Deal by Tweet, fallout in Parliament: Opposition goes ballistic on India–US pact

India’s opposition has launched a fierce attack on the India–US trade agreement after the deal was first announced by US President Donald Trump instead of the Indian government. Opposition parties accuse the Modi government of secrecy, bypassing Parliament, and risking farmers’ interests and strategic autonomy. Protests and a Rajya Sabha walkout followed, with MPs demanding the full text of the deal and a parliamentary debate. The government says the pact will boost Indian exports and market access.