'18% vs 0%': Rahul ups ante against govt on US deal, points to Dhaka, as BJP plans move to expel him from Parliament

In a recent escalation of political rhetoric, Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Indian government over its handling of a trade agreement with the United States. Posting a video on social media platform X, he drew attention to a zero-tariff clause included in a similar deal between the Trump administration and Bangladesh, contrasting it with the 18% tariff proposed for India. Gandhi's comments aim to highlight perceived inequities in trade negotiations under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. In response to these allegations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly considering measures to expel Gandhi from Parliament, citing his remarks as politically motivated attacks against the government. This development occurs against the backdrop of increasing scrutiny over economic policies and trade relations in a rapidly changing global landscape. As the political landscape heats up, both the Congress party and the BJP are gearing up for a series of confrontations that could shape the future of trade negotiations and political accountability in India.