Background
A heated exchange took place in the lok sabha between rahul gandhi and Union minister Kiren Rijiju.
The clash followed rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the recently announced India–US interim trade deal.
Rahul described the agreement as a “wholesale surrender” by the government.
The issue triggered repeated interruptions and demands for clarification inside the House.
Rahul Gandhi’s Main Allegations
Called the India–US trade arrangement a “wholesale surrender.”
Claimed the government had effectively “sold” india through the deal.
Said the agreement compromises India’s long-term national interests.
Allegedly, the prime minister surrendered the future of “1.5 billion Indians.”
Accused the bjp of protecting its “financial architecture” through the deal.
It is claimed that India’s energy security has been handed over to the United States.
Said Indian farmers’ interests were being compromised.
Argued that global geopolitics is unstable and such dependence is risky.
Warned that energy and financial systems are being weaponised globally.
Criticised reported US conditions restricting India’s purchase of Russian oil.
Said India’s energy choices were being externally dictated.
Claimed no prime minister would sign such a deal without being under pressure.
Kiren Rijiju’s Objections
Interrupted rahul gandhi for repeating the same allegations.
Said the remarks carried “serious connotations.”
Asked rahul to substantiate and authenticate his claims.
Emphasised that the leader of the Opposition is not an ordinary MP.
Said statements from the LoP can have major repercussions.
Urged rahul to provide proof through the Chair.
Repeated demand that all allegations be formally authenticated.
Exchange Over Authentication
Rahul responded that he was ready to authenticate immediately.
Publicly stated in the house that he was authenticating his remarks.
Presiding Chair jagdambika pal clarified a key point.
Said the Chair had not required authentication.
Noted the demand came from the Union minister, not the Chair.
Overall Impact
The debate highlighted sharp divisions over the India–US trade deal.
Showed escalating tensions between the government and opposition.
Brought energy security and foreign policy into the center of parliamentary debate.
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