He charged that, “It’s not a deal, it’s a surrender,” adding that any agreement that goes against the interests of the 70 per cent of the country’s population dependent on agriculture can never be beneficial.
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Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Central government over the proposed US trade deal.
He charged that, “It’s not a deal, it’s a surrender,” adding that any agreement that goes against the interests of the 70 per cent of the country’s population dependent on agriculture can never be beneficial.
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Posting on social media, Akhilesh Yadav alleged that while claims are being made in Parliament about protecting agriculture and the dairy sector, the ground reality is quite different.
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He said, “When the terms of the deal haven’t even been finalised or signed, how can claims of benefits be made beforehand? Every trade deal is weighed on the scales of profit and loss; the real question is, who is benefiting and who is losing?”
He further said that these claims would be taken into account in the future and, if they prove to be false, accountability would be demanded. Targeting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the SP chief said, “BJP members should not celebrate this loss. This deal is a disaster; they should not look for opportunities for corruption in it.”
Akhilesh Yadav termed the agreement a “surrender,” stating that people are even saying it appears as if a ransom of 500 billion dollars is being extorted from India. Taking a dig at supporters of the government, he said that those calling it a diplomatic victory also know that international powers are structuring the deal for their own profit and on their own terms.
The SP president said that the understanding of those calling this deal a “milestone” is questionable, and those projecting it as a symbol of the government’s dominance are themselves feeling internal pressure.
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