Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly misleading farmers and fishermen regarding recent free trade agreements and trade deals under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking in Puducherry, Shah emphasized that India’s fishermen would gain from agreements with the European Union, the UK, and the US, aiming to boost export opportunities for Indian marine products while protecting domestic interests. He refuted Gandhi’s claims of harm to farmers and fishermen, asserting that these agreements would not adversely affect them.
Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehoods and urged him to thoroughly review the trade deals and free trade agreement details. He highlighted the government’s commitment to safeguarding farmers, livestock rearers, and fishing communities, contrasting it with past agreements that, according to him, jeopardized Indian farmers’ interests. Shah criticized Gandhi for allegedly fabricating lies for political mileage, stating that the public has recognized his deceitful tactics.
Expressing optimism, Shah predicted a BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under PM Modi’s leadership in 2029, dismissing the chances of Congress coming to power. These statements indicate a growing political confrontation over trade policies and their implications for crucial voter segments in upcoming elections.
