Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi Of Yielding To US Pressure In Trade Deal, Claims National Interests Sold Out

In a fierce critique delivered during the Lok Sabha debate on the Union Budget, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government over the recently concluded interim trade agreement with the United States. Gandhi charged that the deal represented a complete capitulation of India’s vital interests in data, agriculture, and energy sectors.

Drawing an analogy from martial arts, where a fighter first secures a grip before applying a chokehold to force submission, Gandhi asserted that the United States had established such leverage over Modi, compelling him to accept unfavorable terms. He stated that no Indian prime minister, including Modi, would ordinarily agree to such concessions without being under intense external pressure.

Gandhi described India’s data pertaining to its 140 crore citizens as the nation’s most precious resource, particularly in an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence and digital dominance. He alleged that this asset had been handed over to foreign control. He further claimed that the pact leaves Indian farmers vulnerable to competition from highly mechanized American agricultural operations, effectively undermining their livelihoods, while also devastating the domestic textiles industry through unfavorable terms.

On energy security, Gandhi contended that the agreement restricts India’s freedom to source oil from preferred suppliers, thereby surrendering a critical aspect of national sovereignty to American influence. He characterized these developments as a “wholesale surrender” that compromises the three foundational elements required for a modern nation: secure data, reliable food supplies, and independent energy access.

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Gandhi contrasted the current global landscape with earlier assertions by Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval that this is “not an era of war.” He argued instead that the world is entering a period of heightened instability and conflict, where the dominance of the US dollar faces challenges and the era of a single superpower is waning. While acknowledging that the budget recognizes issues such as the weaponization of energy and finance, he criticized it for failing to outline any strategic response or pathway forward.

Certain controversial remarks made by Gandhi during his speech, including references to a convicted individual in the United States, two Indian businessmen, and implications involving Bharat Mata, provoked strong objections from ruling party members and were subsequently expunged from the official records by the Chair.