Differences between the BJP and the RSS appear to have intensified over the government’s negotiations, which are believed to be in the final stages, on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). AdvertisingTwo days after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged the Centre not to “yield too much” in trade negotiations, the BJP reiterated that India cannot be a closed economy and that many segments are keen on the country moving ahead. However, Gopal Krishna Agarwal, BJP spokesperson on economic affairs, said not everyone in the industry is against RCEP. “RCEP, FTA and trade relationships are very important in the global arena for the domestic industry, economy and the common man. Many had concerns but there are many segments that want the country to move ahead in this direction with proper negotiations,” Agarwal told The Indian Express.

Source: Indian Express October 10, 2019 21:33 UTC