Amidst chaotic parliamentary proceedings, Congress parliamentarians are rallying for Rahul Gandhi’s right to speak on the India-US trade deal that’s sparking nationwide farmer unrest. Signed under international pressure, the agreement reportedly favors US exports, sidelining Indian growers of key crops like maize and soy.
‘The government has pawned the country to America,’ charged Imran Masood, decrying the devastation to agriculture—India’s economic pillar. Trump’s overtures laid bare the terms: no wheat or rice, but everything else on the table. Farmers’ livelihoods hang in the balance.
Opposition frustration boils over repeated silencing of their leader. Tariq Anwar decried the preemptive adjournments by the Speaker, blocking vital discussions on governmental concessions. Dubey’s derogatory remarks exacerbated tensions, seen by many as a deliberate distraction from substantive issues.
‘Parliament exists for debate,’ asserted KC Venugopal, emphasizing the Leader of Opposition’s constitutional role. Manickam Tagore echoed, demanding platforms for all party heads, including the PM. This isn’t just procedural—it’s about transparency on a deal altering India’s food security landscape.
As protests simmer, the impasse reveals deeper democratic strains. Will the government relent and allow the floor to opposition voices, or persist in evasion? The eyes of the nation—and its farmers—are watching.