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PM Modi a 'fantastic man', but US is 'getting nothing': Donald Trump complains about tariff

  •   Tue, Feb 27 2018 11:10:43 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (Zee News): US President Donald Trump is not a happy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For the second time in two weeks, Trump complained about India's tariffs on the import of motorcycles. This time, however, Trump mimicked Modi's 'namaste' while delivering his complaint.

Trump had on February 14, complained during a meeting with US lawmakers that India's tariff on the import of American motorcycles - specifically Harley-Davidsons - was too high. He returned to the complaint on Monday.

"When I spoke to PM (Modi) he said we are lowering it to 50% but so far we are getting nothing. He gets 50%, he thinks, he is doing us a favour, but that is not a favour," complained Trump at a meeting of the governors of US states at the White House.

"I wasn't sure - he said it so beautifully. He's a beautiful man. And he said, 'I just want to inform you that we have reduced it to 75, but we have further reduced it to 50'. And I said, huh. What do I say? Am I supposed to be thrilled?" said Trump, imitating Modi by holding his palms in a 'namste' and speaking in a low and serious voice.
  

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  • Stevan, Udupi

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    It is right decision from Indian Govt that they increased Import duty, So they will setup their plant in India only , it will create good no of jobs .

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  • Irfan, Blore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    All the chaddis and BJP bhakts who were rejoicing, bursting crackers and worshipping Trump when he was elected US President what will they chant now?

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  • Nawaz, Udupi/ Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Trump just realized that there is no point in hosting and spending so much of amount on Mr. Modi's repeated visits to his country; without getting anything in return.
    Even foreign presidents are fed up of Mr.Modi's visits ; let alone Indians.
    Even we Indians are not getting anything from his foreign tours. Wastage of tax payers' money.

    This is the classic example of mismanagement by incompetent people in the high posts.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Did you gain anything from historical nuclear deal MMS signed with the US?
    Who benefitted from that?

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  • Nawaz, Udupi/ Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    @Sri,
    India got benefited.

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  • Shivu, Udupi

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Ha ha , Donald trump also woke up now .
    even trump dint get anything and Indian citizens also dint get anything since 3.5 years .
    But , Indian cows atleast got identity cards . Big achievement .

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Yes, Donald Trump woke up now.

    Also, one-by-one, dignitaries from the nations Modi visited are coming to India (one is expected today) to question Modi's promise. I'm sure its not about manufacturing in India to give us jobs, but asking 'why delay in importing' products from their nations.

    I am sure Modi has signed pact reverse to exporting from India ! The earlier government used the foreign currency revenue earned by our citizens working abroad to stabilize the recession. Probably Modi Govt will level it for importing products and stocking in India thus draining even our foreign currency reserve !

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  • Ani, Udupi

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Jenifer, i appreciate. You have explained foreign policies & steps taken by UPA & current NDA. The problem is do you think the bhakts will understand if you type recession, stablity , drain currency reserve etc? they don't!!!!! They are andh bhakts.

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Looks like the above meeting took place in the absence of translators. Both kept nodding their heads without understanding what the other guy was talking about!

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  • Sunil Padival, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Its laughable to see the Hilary supporters who did not want Trump to win are all out supporting the latter today. Just towards the hatred of Modi. LOL. The Raul Vinci Khan fans would go to any extent.

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Sunil Padival,

    Whether the US be ruled by Trump, or Hilary, it makes no monetary gain to India. India flourishes by putting to best use of her own revenue, by making jobs available to each and every citizens so that taxes will be constant. Look at the state of the nation - our PM is on a world record spree to make highest foreign trip by a serving dignitary in the world. As a result, we are not 'making in India' but the countries he visited are asking India to import products, they are not coming to give us jobs. Nothing other than that !

    Convince me if otherwise !

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Sunil Padival,

    Why you mention Khan?? what does that mean.

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    his logic and common sense fails when it comes to Varun Gandhi/Khan

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  • Alan, Mangalore/U.S.A

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Maybe Padival is fascinated by the last name Khan . How many Khans in your family Padival....... The statement made by Trump clearly mocks Modi . Trump had also viced his opinion about Indias Economy slumping after Demonetisation.

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  • PEDDU, MANGALURU

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Obviously ! If the person committed to do something the Europeans and Americans will follow that until the things happen. coming to our PM, he should think of our country reputation before commit anything to the world as its not going to picnic tour for any state in India and promising the MOON from the sky ! Next time you will be sidelined and not respected !!

    So please PM stop "Fake" and let limited to our people only ! period. we Indians understand that !

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  • Nishar Ahmed, Mangalore / Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    TRUMP AND MODI - 2 DISASTERS OF 21 CENTURY.

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  • C.T. Thomas, Nandalike

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Yeah you wanted the Wahabi supporters Hilary and Sonia to win. Your great leader Janardhana Baazigar Poojari to performed an 'urulu seva' , But gen the world is tired of 'peace loving' appeasement. Sorry bro, Sour grapes.

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  • Nishar Ahmed, Mangalore / Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    @ C.T. Thomas,
    Likes "Janardhana Baazigar Poojari"..
    Are you C.T RAVI?? hahaha.. just kidding..

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  • nazeer husain, Jeddah ksa

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    We have lot of candidates who are good for nothing but mr modi good for fascist sanghis only. As we had 31 percant good for bad whose mind just gone behind useless speeches

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    US policy is like that all over the World.
    They want to benefit more than what they offer.
    In what way US is benefitting from PAK?
    Modi Saab do something more, not only in words in action too.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    It is ok...
    Leaders have different opinions about other leaders...
    If you ask about Trump with North Korean leader then you will take a break...

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  • Sachin Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    he is a Gujju...U need to be smart to deal with them.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Sachin Shetty, Mangalore
    Quote:
    he is a Gujju...U need to be smart to deal with them.
    unquote:
    Cheap smartness has, very low or no effect, in business world and honest smartness partners can be trusted with long term relationship.

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  • PAM Suvarna, karla

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Yes PM Modi is not ready to please some other country including US by the cost and interest of his own mother land,

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  • Nawaz, Udupi/ Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    @PAM,
    Really?
    That's why Mr. MOdi offered almost 100% ownership to foreign aviation companies to set up their companies in India. Same they had opposed when congress allowed FDI in some setors with partnership with Indian companies .

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  • Robert, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    BJP not only opposed, held DHARNA in the parliament sessions for weeks, now just the opposite, 100 percent FDI.

    Shame on such leaders who have Double Standards.

    Cheers..

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  • RSRB, Kundapur/Singapur

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Those who are in anti Modi brigade...

    better don't comment anything against Modi in this news... because you get exposed...
    America is crying for India's profit... and you guys are crying with America...

    Yes.. you have all the right to comment against Modi... but meantime don't keep your mother (India) to suffer in the enthusiasm to criticize Modi...

    Better you guys blame Modi for not using his diplomatic ties with UAE for not releasing Sridevi's dead body...

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  • Mahi, Mangaluru

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Modi bahar se bhi loot raha hai aur andar se bhi. Phir bhi aam aadmi ki haalath pathli.... Gad save India

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    RSRB,

    I won't be surprised if you were one of those who defended the Indian PM going on so many foreign trips, arguing that he is going to get pacts signed for 'Make in India'. Therefore Indians should not worry about expenditure incurred on that account.

    Now, America is asking 'why not importing bikes' ? Meaning, Modi signed pact to import bikes, not to manufacture them (for the US) in India. Don't you think its correct of Modi haters to be supporting US now because India did not commit such projects through previous PMs but didn't this PM made a fool of us all Indians ? Now, let Modi keep his word ?? What do you say ?

    As for us Indians to be thinking more about our business(profit) than that of the US, well, we are worried. We are worried that 'Make in India' is not happening by manufacturing Harley bikes in India. Tell me - are we wrong ? Whether or not we like/hate Modi, are we wrong to expect India to flourish through 'Make in India ? Please tell me ??

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  • RSRB, Kundapur/Singapur

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Jenifer, Mangalore

    Make is India is a try, which may or may not succeed. But opposing a good cause and good effort is not right. Out of 100 try, even if one succeeds, it is success. It is like fresh graduates going for the interviews. They might go to tens of interviews but still we don't question their interview expenses. Because even if he succeeds in one, that will cover all the expenses very soon. But if you say, don't go for interview, no one will agree with you.

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  • Robert, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Dear Andh Bakht,

    Please read your comments here and see the tone and choice of words.

    We infer that if Modi failed miserably in his "TRIES" in Make in India, it is ok for you. Same Modi was shouting from top of his lungs when MMS was trying and calling all the names in the book and challenging him.

    As a blind bakht, you will never get it......

    Cheers..

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  • RSRB, Kundapur/Singapur

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Robert, Mangalore

    A person do not have eyes calls others BLIND...:-)
    MMS is first of all was not a PM but puppet...
    Am ordinary MLA from his own party was tearing his government's ordinance in public and that ordinary MLA was promoted to party president level. Do not ever make this mistake of calling shameless MMS as our PM.

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  • Robert, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    RSRB,

    I am not sure how you live in other country and understand local issues. Just watching only BJP communication and news , you end up becoming a BLIND BAKHT, Your comments shows mind set and attitude you have for development and improvements for common people.

    We are highly PROUD of MMS, world renowned economist. He admired for his skills and long term plans on which Modi is currently benefitting with his empty vision.

    Your reference for MLA for a elected MP is out of place and condemnable. No point in explaining to Andh Bakht on your ignorance and using proper titles.

    Cheers.

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    My relative is a Departmental Manager in Apotex, Toronto, the largest Canadian origin pharmaceutical company. It has a manufacturing facility in Bangalore and they had plans to expand their operations in India, as India has a large population. Now, I heard, after the bank scams, religious fighting and other problems in India, they have decided not to proceed with their plan and want to divert it to some other safer place.

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    congi slaves live up to the expectation of tiny brain

    if US president complains that he is not getting anyting, w hat does that mean to India? God, bad?
    shame that we have so much congi slaves who have absolurely no shame in abusing a man who is selfish when it comes to indias intests...

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Rajesh... Rajesh.... I can understand what a great patriot you are. And that how well you understand that by India importing the bikes from the US the nation loses, doesn't gain. Now tell me, how do you expect Trump to be a non-patriotic then ? How can you be fooled by the Indian PM that the US will come to India to fulfill his 'Make in India' dream ? Will build Harleys in India and then sell them in India (as opposed to the US selling the ready-made bikes ?) Did you (along with Modi) think that the US is thinly populated, there are no people to work, their citizens don't need jobs ?

    Tell me - as you are a patriotic, don't you expect Trump to be one too ? How did you believe when Modi went about the world tour propagating his 'Make in India' ? Didn't you use your so sharp brain then ? Didn't you think that for a country to be producing in a foreign land, it becomes the product of that nation (India) which will have to be purchased (imported) upon completion ?

    Why you too gave-in to the 'Baniya-Buddhi' fooling ? Why ??

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  • mohan sr., Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    What else he describe him....... .. World appriciated Manmohan Singh as global economists... .... But modi wearing ten lakh suit..... ... and eating imported meshrooms and dry fruits.... he looks beautifull and Fentastic...

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  • Paul, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Jor ka dhaka derey se...
    Trumph also came to Know he is feku....

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    thats why we voted modi.for modi india comes first not your harle or marle .

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Dinesh,

    Then, why this drama of 'Make in India' ? We Indians thought that the world is starving of factories, space and labour so they will come flocking to Indian to build/manufacture. We thought no other PM in the history of India had the brains of Modi, nobody before him assumed this need of the world, the need to lend our land for factories.

    Tell me, did Modi consult the countries he visited before launching 'Make in India' ? Did Modi estimate how much it will cost to propagate his 'Baniya Buddhi' but get nothing in return ? Who is at loss now ? With so many of foreign trips paying nothing in return, with all those countries expecting India to import instead of they shift their factories, tell me who is fooled ?

    Above all, where is my 15 L please ????

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  • Ahmed K.C., Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Jenifer,
    Why would any foreign company just come here and setup factories without doing some feasible studies ?
    Points are:-
    1) They could be chased away by swadeshi companies like"Pata nahi chali"
    2) They could get burnt alive on the pretext of "Conversion"
    3) If they at all fall in love with local woman, "Love Jihad" and get grilled by "NIA"
    4) 99% foreigners are Beef eaters, they have a scare of getting lynched while eating beef in India. Rather they will stay away from India and enjoy Indian Exported Beef on foreign soil without any interference from Sanghis.
    So on......

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Ahmed, please add this too :

    They will be driven out branding 'Videshi' like happened to Nesle, Maggi, Colgate, Palmolive. Instead, Patanjali Car, Bike, Aeroplane, Missile, Gun (for defense force of-course), and what else ? Please readers, join-in.

    Oh ! Pataaki (drive out China)

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Dramebaaz hai bhai... Dramebaaz!

    Tum logon ko dega "Babaji ka tullu" :)

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  • Ahmed K.C., Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    This is nothing. See the situation below:-
    Modi inviting foreign companies saying "Come" and "Make in India"
    Baba Rdev telling people to use "Swadeshi" and "Videshi companiyonko Baghado"

    Trump is in a dilemma, thinking whether to "Come" or "Go back"

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    why you are cursing MODI!!..He is saving Indian Auto Industry..He is fooling USA, its good India lavy high import tax..if not our Auto Industry will collapse..look how UPA ruined Indian steel & tyre Industry by allowing cheap Chinese products..

    US & other countries also preventing India from exporting Solar energy equipments, they have filed case against us during Congress era, still running..they have world Economic mafia, they even blackmail on defence deals..its good that MODI playing wisely..by the way, how many HARLEY DAVIDSON bikes get sold in India!!..

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    MR.Ramesh,
    may be you are a fool with yourself.
    we are not a fool keep yours advice in your pocket.

    Trump should realize that it is MODI in India now. Trump is a business man (Not for India ... Only to America)..

    But MODI is busyman not for INDIA but for other bank robber MODIS & for big business giants from his home state.
    he become PM for them & they spill money for MODI to become PM because they knows very well that money will return within a week.

    BAKHTS are still in shock but cant open the mouth because they voted for them for ACHHE DIN but now still KACHHE DIN are not started.

    Now all projects are postponed to 2022 because there will be no 2019 -20 & 21.

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Sorry all commentators here.... We don't want those Fuel hungry Harley monsters to Indian Roads. Already we have enough similar horrified bikes.

    Trump might have told to manufacturers of Harley Davidson that he will get green signals from India. He is not ready to ban the Gun for citizens in his country. Instead he is making happy the gun manufacturers by advising guns for Teachers in schools. Killing spree in school campuses is still continuing in US.

    Modi is hugging but Trump is begging.... Trump should realize that it is MODI in India now. Trump is a business man (Not for India ... Only to America)..

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Robin,

    Do you think banning guns is a good idea?

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Robin Harley Davidson is not yours cup of tea.
    Better settle on M80 or LUNA

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    @ Beowulf, Mangalore,

    You are Right. Even I don't want any two wheeler. Two wheeler is not suitable for our roads. Nobody is following road rules. I am suggesting you also not to go for any two wheeler. If I am wrong, please read the news papers for a week. When this being the case, why I or anyone else need a Monster Harley Davidson ? Tell my son ....

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  • SHEHENSHA, KARKALA

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    TRUMP IS ANTI- NATIONAL (International)...HE IS CONGRESS CHELA

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Modi is 'beautiful' and fantastically making us fool..a big round of applause for a gentleman.

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  • Raghavendra M K, Mumbai Maharashtra

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    modi's fekugiri is recognised internationally.

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  • hemanth, Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    People commenting here are really worried about America getting nothing from India and they want to reduce tax and kill Indian manufactures. Why these people have problem if US not making any profit out f india?. If you feel sad then donate your own money to USA

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  • gm, mlur

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Then why should jumla there?

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  • Raghavendra M K, Mumbai Maharashtra

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Indians never worried about declining american economy. But worried that our PM degrading our country internationally by his false speeches.

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  • saif, ThodarAl-Jubail KSA

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Dear chowkidaar...for Trump next visit don't Hug him..Just Bite Him...

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Of course, US is nothing getting anything out of trade deal with India. India expects the US to have free trade policy at the same time India puts a huge duty on imports. That's not fair.

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  • vivek, hirebyle / Abu dhabi

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    ha ha ha ......in short FAKE........whole world understand now.....

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  • SHAHID, SHIRVA

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    HA HA HA....FANTASTIC JOKE ABOUT MODI...AUR GANTA KUCH MILEGA...HUG CHAIYE BOL MILEGA...

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Tue, Feb 27 2018

    Trump has come to know the reality at last

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