American Billionaire Ray Dalio Trolled For Praising Narendra Modi; PM Reverts With A Sassy Message

Soon after American billionaire Ray Dalio hailed Narendra Modi as one of the best leaders of present time in the world, many on social media criticised him for his series of tweets applauding the Indian Prime Minister for his initiatives.

The trolling became so intense that Dalio had to further clarify why he supported the PM. (File Photo/ PTI)

New Delhi: Soon after American billionaire Ray Dalio hailed Narendra Modi as one of the best leaders of present time in the world, many on social media criticised him for his series of tweets applauding the Indian Prime Minister for his initiatives. Nitizens from India and abroad started slamming Dalio for crediting PM Modi and his government of empowering so many Indians including women. The trolling became so intense that Dalio had to further clarify why he supported the PM. However, what was more interesting was the fact that Prime Minister himself was aware of the minute details of how Ray Dalio was attacked! In a satirical tweet, PM Modi said, "My friend Ray Dalio, the trolling after these words of praise would give you the best opportunity to test your meditation skills and being 'like a Ninja!." After thanking Dalio for the praise, Modi said his comments "make for a healthy discussion, in the spirit of being radically open minded." PM Modi's satirical tweet mentioning 'meditation skills' and 'being like a Ninja' was intended at Dalio's recent interview where he had said that he has a penchant for meditation which helps him remain centered. In the interview, the American billionaire had also said that that meditation is a calmness that he described as being “like a Ninja.”

My friend @RayDalio, the trolling after these words of praise would give you the best opportunity to test your meditation skills and being “like a Ninja.”! 😀

On a more serious note, the points below make for a healthy discussion, in the spirit of being radically open minded. https://t.co/5fXkYZdSfu — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2019

Taking note of the trolls, PM Modi commented that trolling after the words of praise for him would give Dalio the best opportunity to test his meditation skills and being “like a Ninja.”! PM Modi's tweets came soon after nitizens trolled Dalio for his tweets. Some termed his tweets as 'paid', while others questioned him for not taking about the ongoing economic crisis across the country.

PAIDTWEEThttps://t.co/ogYC4dTwCV

— Vinay Kumar Dokania | विनय कुमार डोकानिया (@VinayDokania) November 7, 2019

Shame on you @RayDalio for glorifying a mass murderer. https://t.co/Hp7kIaUBiz

— 𝐼𝓂𝓇𝒶𝓃 𝐿𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓀𝒶 (@Lalika79) November 7, 2019

Unfortunately, your opinion is not based on slowing Indian economy, degrading Indian harmony and growing intolerance. Great orators are not great leaders. Actions speak louder than words https://t.co/AGfPqaFq4e

— Puneet Singh (@puneets117) November 8, 2019

His first question was on meditation.

Let's do yoga and save the world. Thanks for your contribution @raydalio https://t.co/kDqdzoGM7F — Azad Essa (@azadessa) November 7, 2019

In his tweet praising PM Modi, Ray Dalio had said, "In my opinion, India's Prime Minister Modi is one of the best, if not the best, leaders in the world. I had an opportunity to explore with him how he thinks as well as what he thinks."

In my opinion, Indian’s Prime Minister Modi is one of the best, if not the best, leaders in the world. I had an opportunity to explore with him how he thinks as well as what he thinks. If you’re interested in listening to it, here it is: https://t.co/upiMLOgKCA

— Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) November 7, 2019

Along with the text, Ray Dalio shared a YouTube video where he and PM Modi were holding discussions on a range of issues. This was after the PM's keynote address at Saudi Arabia's flagship annual investor meeting recently.

What I’m most impressed about with Modi is how he has brought the country together by helping the full range of people, from those who are in abject poverty to rich business leaders.

— Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) November 8, 2019

Dalio conducted an on-stage discussion after Prime Minister Modi's keynote address at the third iteration of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) event, which is also known as the "Davos in the Desert" as it draws high profile participants including political leaders from various countries. The American billionaire investor posted on Twitter a video of his sit-down discussion with Modi. "I had an opportunity to explore with him how he thinks as well as what he thinks," Dalio tweeted about his conversation with the prime minister on October 29. Meanwhile, in a series of tweet in response to Dalio's praise, Prime Minister Modi said, "To empower so many Indians, especially women, has been one of the most satisfying efforts of our tenure. The credit for the same goes to the people of India who made these movements their own and drove the transformation."

To empower so many Indians, especially women has been one of the most satisfying efforts of our tenure. The credit for the same goes to the people of India who made these movements their own and drove the transformation. @RayDalio https://t.co/EUOIySjYhl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2019

In another tweet he said, "The mandate people blessed our team with has been unseen for decades. A full five year government coming back to office with a majority was last seen many years ago. A cross-section of people, across regions, religions, languages, age groups and occupations has blessed us."