New Delhi, Feb 13 (NationPress) - On Friday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, convened with leaders from various farm unions representing different regions of the country at the Parliament House.

In this significant meeting, representatives from the farm unions expressed their vehement opposition to the proposed India-US trade deal. They articulated their grave concerns regarding the potential repercussions on the livelihoods of farmers, especially those involved in the cultivation of corn, soybean, cotton, fruits, and nuts.

The union leaders conveyed to Gandhi their apprehensions that the agreement could pave the way for an influx of agricultural imports, which would negatively impact local producers. Gandhi reinforced his stance, cautioning that the trade deal has indeed opened the floodgates for agricultural imports and warned of potential negative consequences for additional crops in the near future.

The dialogue also underscored the necessity for a comprehensive national campaign aimed at opposing the trade deal and protecting the interests of farmers and agricultural laborers.

Participating farm leaders included notable figures such as Sukhpal S. Khaira (All India Kisan Congress), Ranjit S. Sandhu (GKS Rajasthan), Adv. Ashok Balhara (Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Union, Haryana), and many others who raised their voices against the deal.

Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, emphasized his determination to remain undeterred by any legal actions or privilege motions, reaffirming his commitment to advocate for farmers' rights.

In a recent video shared on X, he reiterated his opposition to the India-US trade deal, claiming it would have dire consequences for Indian farmers. He accused Prime Minister Modi of “opening the doors” of India’s agricultural market to foreign entities at the expense of local producers.

“I have spoken the truth in Parliament. If you do not like the truth, that is another issue. The nation understands the truth. Proceed as you wish. Let an FIR be registered, let a case be filed, or bring a privilege motion. I and my entire party stand united with farmers,” Gandhi stated.

He asserted that any trade agreement that jeopardizes farmers' livelihoods or diminishes the nation’s food security is inherently anti-farmer. Gandhi further claimed that producers of corn, soybean, cotton, and fruit would be among the first to experience adverse effects, alleging that the government would ultimately expose the entire agricultural sector to foreign interests and corporate affiliations.