New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on 6 August targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being a "weak leader".

The Congress leader claimed that India is increasingly surrounded by challenges on all fronts under Modi's leadership, citing US President Donald Trump's recent 'baseless' statements.

"US President Donald Trump has repeatedly made baseless statements against India, claiming to have mediated ceasefires between India and Pakistan. Now, he is taking decisions against India's trade interests," Gehlot said.

Trump, after imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for New Delhi's ties with Russia, has once again hinted at the imposition of "secondary sanctions". The US President ma...