The Lok Sabha faced disruptions from Opposition MPs, leading to a brief adjournment shortly after reconvening. Speaker Om Birla tried to proceed with the Question House, but the MPs continued with their protests, resulting in the House being adjourned till noon. Congress MP Manish Tewari had earlier submitted a motion seeking a discussion on the India-US trade agreement.
India and the US recently finalized a trade deal after a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. Tewari raised concerns over reported commitments made by India, emphasizing potential impacts on energy security, price stability, and foreign policy. The trade agreement involved reductions in US tariffs on Indian goods and India easing certain trade barriers for American products.
Opposition parties criticized the trade deal, labeling it as favoring the US over India’s interests. Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of being “compromised” and “under pressure,” linking these claims to the agreement. The Lok Sabha had also suspended eight opposition MPs for disrupting proceedings during the Budget Session, drawing further attention to the ongoing tensions in the House.
