'2 biggest democratic powers…': PM Modi's subtle dig at US during India-EU trade deal event?

India and the European Union have sealed a sweeping free trade agreement that PM Narendra Modi has hailed as the “mother of all deals,” calling it a historic leap in their strategic partnership. Framing India and the EU as the world’s two largest democratic powers, Modi said the pact crowns years of negotiations and will push ties to “new heights” by opening markets, tightening supply chains and anchoring a more stable global order. He highlighted that India‑EU trade has already surged to around 180 billion euros, and argued the new FTA will turn that momentum into long‑term gains in goods, services, investment and technology. Watch for more