In October 2024, candidate Donald Trump said in an interview, “Prime Minister Modi is the nicest human being and a total killer.” Visiting President Donald Trump in February 2025, Mr Modi said “our vision for a developed India is to Make India Great Again or MIGA. When America and India work together, that is when it is MAGA plus MIGA, it becomes MEGA — a mega partnership for prosperity.” The two leaders exhibited the gravitas of brash school boys.

Where are the dosti and bon homie?

The Rude Shock

I gather that Mr Modi and Mr Trump have not spoken to each other since May 7, 2025. The most that we know is that Vice President J.D.Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Mr Modi on the night of May 9 and urged him to stop the war. Mr Trump alluded to such conversation(s) when he posted on Truth Social that “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.”........

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