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.