Delhi Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Thursday, hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying that it will empower every section of society. He underlined that every sector, ranging from farmers to businessmen, will benefit from the Union Budget 2026, wh
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday criticised the India-US trade agreement, which reduced the previously imposed tariff of 50 per cent to 18 per cent, saying that with this trade deal, the United States has almost bought India.
He stated that if such commitments are made without extensive public consultation, parliamentary debate, or dialogue with farmers' representative bodies, it would constitute a direct betrayal of the interests of crores of Indian farmers, horticulturists, and agricultural labourers.
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Tuesday criticised the government, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition was deliberately prevented from speaking in Parliament, and warned that certain policy decisions could have a severe impact on farmers.
The India-US trade agreement has triggered an intense political debate, with the Centre projecting it as a landmark, future-defining deal that will accelerate India's growth trajectory, while opposition parties have raised sharp questions about transparency, national interests, and the im
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Tuesday said that there has been no clarity from the government on the India-US trade agreement, demanding to know if the farmers are protected within the agreement.
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday said that Opposition leaders protested in Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the India-US trade deal, calling it a "betrayal" to farmers.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday strongly criticised the BJP-led Centre over the proposed Seed Bill, alleging that it would harm Indian agriculture and further weaken farmers' livelihoods.
Yadav alleged that opening Indian markets to American agricultural products was a "betrayal" of nearly 70 per cent of the country's population that depends on farming for its livelihood.
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday gave an Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the India-US trade agreement, claiming "adverse consequences" for Indian industries and farmers.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the India-US trade deal unlocks the power of two large democracies working together for the shared prosperity of their people, and the bilateral partnership will co-create technologies and co-develop solutions.