Rahul Gandhi renews criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagement with the United States on an India–US trade arrangement, alleging it is not a genuine trade agreement. Several outlets report that Gandhi and Congress leaders describe the pact as “one-sided” and argue it is aimed at securing billionaire businessman Gautam Adani’s “release” from legal trouble in the US rather than delivering balanced economic benefits.
Business Standard and The Hindu say Gandhi made the claim in a post on X, stating that the Prime Minister “did not strike a trade deal” but instead struck a “bargain for Adani’s release.” Business Standard adds that the allegation is linked to reports that US authorities have agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing Adani of hiding information about a solar energy project in connection with an alleged bribery scheme. The reports cite court filings published earlier in the week.
Times of India and The Hindu also note Congress leaders’ broader framing that the agreement is “hopelessly one-sided,” and that it is intended to address or close fraud-related cases involving Adani in the US. The accounts reflect Congress’s position; they do not present a response from the Indian government or US officials in these reports.
