Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Saturday that the BJP-led government has not honoured its promises made to farmers and is prepared to sacrifice India's agriculture for its own interest. He said another critical question is whether the trade agreement with the US speaks of reducing "non-trade barriers". "Does this imply an intent to undermine the MSP mechanism and government procurement?" the Congress leader asked. "We will continue to raise our voices -- both inside and outside Parliament -- to defend farmers' rights and protect the MSP," the Congress leader asserted.

Source: The Telegraph March 14, 2026 11:24 UTC