"Complete Surrender": Indian Opposition Slams Modi Government Over Landmark US Trade Deal. -

India’s opposition Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the newly finalized US-India trade agreement, labeling it a “complete surrender” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Senior leader Jairam Ramesh and other critics have compared the deal to the May 10, 2025, ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, alleging the government has once again succumbed to US pressure.Key Points of Contention:

The Russian Shift: Under the terms of the pact, India has agreed to halt Russian oil imports in exchange for the US reducing tariffs to 18%.
Market Access: India will remove barriers for American agricultural products, a move critics argue will harm local farmers.
Procurement Scale: New Delhi is set to procure $500 billion in American goods, a massive commitment that the opposition claims turns the country into an “American colony”.
Transparency Issues: Critics argue the deal was announced unilaterally by President Trump, which they claim “diminishes India’s global standing”.

Government vs. Opposition: While the government touts the deal as a milestone for the “Make in India” initiative and a driver for job creation, the opposition is demanding immediate parliamentary scrutiny. They argue that without proper oversight, the interests of Indian farmers and local industries remain at significant risk.