In a blistering attack on the Central Government, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the newly inked India-US interim trade deal, accusing the Modi administration of compromising the nation’s integrity. Using strong rhetoric, Gandhi stated, “You have sold ‘Bharat Mata’,” alleging that the government has prioritized foreign corporate gains over the welfare of Indian farmers and small-scale industries.

Speaking to the media, Gandhi claimed that the Prime Minister is acting under immense international pressure. “The US is choking PM Modi,” he asserted, suggesting that the trade agreement is a result of coercion rather than a fair partnership. He argued that the opening of Indian markets to American dairy and agricultural products would devastate the rural economy. The Congress leader’s provocative “Bharat Mata” remark has triggered a massive political showdown, with the BJP condemning his words as “anti-national” and “politically motivated.”