New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 14 -- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday met farmer leaders at his Parliament office and heard their concerns over the India-US interim trade deal, media reports said.

The Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition held discussions with representatives of 17 major farmers' unions from across the country, who warned that the agreement could adversely impact Indian agriculture.

Farmers said the trade deal would hurt cultivators of corn, soyabean, cotton, fruits and nuts due to increased competition from American agricultural products.

Sharply criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi wrote on X: "Narendra 'surrender' Modi has betrayed India's farmers-and the farmers have realised this. This isn't just a trade deal; it's a...