Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for responding positively to United States President Donald Trump's recent affirmation of bilateral ties, author and scientist Anand Ranganathan said on Saturday that a clear message has been given to "bullies" that the country would not bow down to pressure.

Ranganathan likened the pressure of tariffs to what happens in a "daycare", as he said that PM Modi is "taking care of Trump in daycare."

"Trump's dealings are like what happens in a daycare. Someone is throwing a rattle, someone jumped out of their pram, someone's diaper gets soiled, so they need someone for care. So, PM Modi has come now. He is taking care of Trump in daycare," Ranganathan told ANI.