Prime Minister Modi hailed the India-US trade deal as a significant decision benefiting all citizens. The agreement, announced by President Trump, will see the US reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%. India is expected to eliminate its tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US products, potentially boosting trade significantly.
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "compromised" and "selling out" India's progress in a recent trade deal with the US, claiming it was signed under "immense pressure.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has affirmed his commitment to the party and will actively campaign for the UDF in Kerala's upcoming assembly elections. Following a meeting with party leaders, Tharoor stated that differences were exaggerated and all are now on the same page. The Kerala Congress has also confirmed his prominent role in the election campaign.
Prime Minister Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as "historic," outlining a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boosting India's reform agenda. The budget, presented by Finance Minister Sitharaman, prioritizes infrastructure and manufacturing with increased capital expenditure, while opposition parties criticized it as lacking substance and ignoring key national crises.
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, labeling it as out of touch with India's critical issues. They argue the budget ignores widespread unemployment, economic distress among citizens, and farmers' struggles, while failing to offer concrete solutions or a clear policy vision for the nation's challenges.
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