Congress criticized the government as US tariffs took effect, stating PM Modi's 'MAGA+MIGA=MEGA' formula has become a 'MAHA headache' for India. Jairam Ramesh expressed concern over the 'Trump double tariff' impacting India's exports and the growing strictness on H1B visas. He mocked Modi's 'Make India Great Again' vision, inspired by Trump's slogan.
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