The Lok Sabha witnessed high-octane drama on Wednesday as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a direct and scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister is “compromised” and has sacrificed India’s sovereign interests, particularly in the agricultural and data sectors, through the recent India-US trade deal. The session turned into a battlefield of words as the Epstein Files became the centerpiece of the debate.

Rahul Gandhi’s Explosive Claims: Speaking during the session, Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Prime Minister’s “image is being broken” by those who once shaped it. He alleged that the names of the PM, his ministers, and his close associates appear in the infamous ‘Epstein Files’ related to late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “The PM is scared of the Adani case in the US and the secrets within the Epstein files. That is why he quietly signed a trade deal that harms our farmers,” Gandhi remarked, sparking immediate protests from the treasury benches.

BJP’s Counter-Attack: The ruling BJP swiftly rebutted the allegations, with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri calling Gandhi’s remarks “baseless, frivolous, and a smear campaign.” The government emphasized that the trade deal is transparent and in the best interest of India’s economic growth. BJP leaders accused Gandhi of misleading the House and hinted at bringing a privilege motion against him for making unverified allegations against the Prime Minister. The fierce exchange led to multiple disruptions, with the Speaker struggling to maintain order as both sides refused to back down.