New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Accusing the government of having "sold Mother India" under pressure from the United States, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack in the Lok Sabha over the India-US trade deal, triggering sharp protests from the Treasury benches and a forceful rebuttal from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Participating in the discussion on the union Budget in the Lower House, Gandhi alleged that the Centre had signed the trade agreement "under pressure" from Washington and compromised India's strategic interests, particularly in the digital and agricultural sectors.
"Our data has been sold. Our farmers have been sold," Gandhi declared, his remarks drawing loud objections from BJ...