🔥 Rahul Gandhi Attacks India–US Trade Deal in Lok Sabha
BREAKING | February 11, 2026 | Alleges “One‑Sided” Surrender on Tariffs, Data & Digital Trade
Lok Sabha erupts as Rahul Gandhi slams India–US trade pact
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi‑led central government over the recently concluded India–US trade deal, accusing it of a “one‑sided” agreement that sacrifices Indian interests on tariffs, data, and digital trade rules, triggering noisy protests and chaotic scenes in the Lok Sabha.
Key Allegations by Rahul Gandhi:
- 📉 Tariff Concessions: Claimed that India has “buckled on tariffs”, with US duties on Indian exports reportedly jumping six‑fold while Indian markets are opened wide to American goods.
- 💾 Data & Digital Rules: Alleged that the deal “hands over” India’s data, removes data localisation safeguards, allows free data flow to the US, limits digital taxation, and grants long‑term tax holidays to big tech firms.
- 🌾 Farmers & Energy: Warned that Indian farmers face unfair competition from large mechanised US farms and accused the government of “surrendering” energy security to external pressure.
Gandhi described the pact as a “wholesale surrender” and accused Prime Minister Modi of signing it under a “chokehold” from US President Donald Trump, saying India was being treated as unequal to Pakistan in negotiations. He contrasted the current approach with the INDIA bloc’s proposed strategy, which would have demanded equal footing on data and energy security.
“You have sold Bharat Mata… you have buckled on tariffs, handed over our data, given up control over digital trade rules,” Gandhi thundered in the House, triggering loud protests from opposition benches.
BJP members reacted sharply, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju demanding authentication of the claims and threatening a privilege motion against Gandhi for what the government called “misleading” statements. The session saw repeated adjournments, slogan‑shouting, and paper‑throwing as the debate over the deal paralysed proceedings.
State Correspondents will continue to bring you live updates and analysis on the unfolding trade‑policy and parliamentary drama from New Delhi.
