India, Feb. 15 -- The trade deal between India and the United States will benefit farmers as it will open up a vast new market in that nation, but some people and parties are spreading misinformation about it, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that no pact will ever be signed that hurts India's farmers, Fadnavis asserted while speaking at the Maha Pasudhan Expo organised by the State animal husbandry department in Parli.

"A new American market has been made available for us after the trade pact. However, some people and parties are spreading misinformation. No one can bring in cheap products and affect our market and products. We will not open any sector for Ame...