AICC General Secretary Harish Chaudhary expressed concerns about the potential impact of the US-India trade deal on India’s agricultural sector. He highlighted historical instances, like the US food supply blockade, to caution against adverse effects on farmers. Chaudhary emphasized that importing soybeans and cotton from the US could harm Indian farmers and small traders, particularly in Madhya Pradesh.
Chaudhary’s remarks came after a meeting with Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders to discuss preparations for a farmers’ conference in Bhopal. The conference, to be attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, aims to raise awareness about the implications of the trade deal. State Congress president Jitu Patwari announced plans for a ‘Kisan Chaupal’ in Budhni and a farmers’ foot march starting from Vidisha.
The event in Bhopal on February 24 will feature a ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat,’ with the participation of thousands of farmers. The Congress’s nationwide movement to educate the public on the US-India trade deal will kick off during this gathering.
