Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has accused the central government of compromising India’s interests and farmers through the India–US trade agreement.
Gandhi warned that the deal poses a serious threat to farmers growing cotton, soybeans, maize, apples, and other fruits. He noted that US agriculture relies on heavy subsidies and advanced machinery, while Indian farmers depend on small plots and limited resources, making them unable to compete with American agriculture.
He alleged that the agreement was concluded under pressure from US President Donald Trump, stating, “The reins of Narendra Modi are in Donald Trump’s hands.”
Addressing Parliament, Gandhi said, “You can file a case against me or move a privilege motion. I have spoken the truth in Parliament. I stand with the farmers and will not back down an inch.”
The central government and BJP leaders dismissed Gandhi’s allegations as baseless and misleading. They maintained that the India–US trade agreement does not overlook farmers’ interests and affirmed the government’s commitment to protecting Indian agriculture.
Farmers’ organizations across the country have expressed concern over the deal. The Congress party has termed it “anti-farmer” and demanded that the government make the agreement’s terms public. Political analysts suggest the issue could dominate political debates and election discussions in the coming months.
