Witnessing betrayal of Indian farmers in name of U.S. trade deal: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the India-US interim trade deal, alleging a betrayal of Indian farmers and concerns over long-term agricultural dependence on the US. He raised questions about the import of DDG, GM soy oil, and potential pressure to open other crops to US imports, expressing worry that the deal could lead to further concessions in procurement and MSPs. Gandhi emphasized the need for clarity regarding future trade agreements and their impact on Indian agriculture.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party accuses Prime Minister Modi of signing an interim trade agreement that they claim undermines India's economic self-reliance and benefits American agricultural producers.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The PDP in Jammu and Kashmir called for an all-party meeting to address the potential economic hardship of the apple sector due to the impact of the India-U.S. trade deal.
— The Hindu
Kharge, Rahul, to meet Congress leaders from five States and J&K on February 20 to plan strategy against India-U.S. trade deal
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