The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade agreement, saying the deal is a steal by the “PM’s good friend in Washington” and reflects an “abject failure” of our “political huglomacy” as well as economic diplomacy.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said no matter what spin the “PM and his lie-brigade” may give, the hard reality is that the US has extracted more from India than it has conceded.
“It is significant that a number of independent analysts and commentators — who have not been Modi-unfriendly — have criticised the India-US trade deal as a capitulation, an asymmetrical set of commitments, a sell-out, and a humiliating cave-in,” Ramesh said.
“Whatever the spin that the PM and his lie-brigade may give, the hard reality is that the US has extracted more from India than it has conceded. This is inspite of Mr. Modi’s aggressive wooing of President Trump, including campaigning for him in​The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade agreement, saying the deal is a steal by the “PM’s good friend in Washington” and reflects an “abject failure” of our “political huglomacy” as well as economic diplomacy.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said no matter what spin the “PM and his lie-brigade” may give, the hard reality is that the US has extracted more from India than it has conceded.
“It is significant that a number of independent analysts and commentators — who have not been Modi-unfriendly — have criticised the India-US trade deal as a capitulation, an asymmetrical set of commitments, a sell-out, and a humiliating cave-in,” Ramesh said.
“Whatever the spin that the PM and his lie-brigade may give, the hard reality is that the US has extracted more from India than it has conceded. This is inspite of Mr. Modi’s aggressive wooing of President Trump, including campaigning for him in ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
