India, Oct. 22 -- The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) on Wednesday strongly opposed the proposed trade agreement between India and the United States, terming it a "death knell" for Indian agriculture and accusing the Centre of surrendering domestic agrarian interests to please foreign powers.

In a press statement, AIKS leaders expressed grave concern over the ongoing negotiations led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian authorities. The farmers' organisation alleged that while the Indian Parliament has been kept in the dark regarding the details, foreign officials have publicly indicated that the pact is near completion, with US demands on dairy access remaining a key talking point.

The peasant front claimed that concessions on ...