Witnessing betrayal of India's farmers in name of US trade deal: Rahul

Upping the ante against the government over the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posed a string of questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and alleged that "we are witnessing a betrayal" of the country's farmers.

Feb 16, 2026 - 00:00
Witnessing betrayal of India's farmers in name of US trade deal: Rahul

Upping the ante against the government over the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posed a string of questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and alleged that "we are witnessing a betrayal" of the country's farmers.

Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of a sell-out through the deal, said the issue concerns the future and asked whether India is allowing another country to gain a long-term hold over its agriculture industry.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hit back at Gandhi, saying he has a dangerous habit of dragging India down globally and claiming that he is "completely unfit for the role of Leader of the Opposition".