Such surrender in front of Trump an insult to Indians: Kejriwal on PM’s ‘India-US partnership’ remarks
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he said that of the partnership. Kejriwal said that to “please Trump,” cotton farmers across the country were being put at stake.
PM Modi’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump called for addressing “trade barriers” between the two nations.
In a post shared on X, questioning the nature of the ongoing negotiations between India and the US, Kejriwal wrote, “What kind of negotiation is going on between the two countries? Only one-sided talks? Keeping our farmers, traders, and the Kejriwal further urged the Prime Minister not to weaken and to protect the honour of the nation.
Kejriwal’s remarks came amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s X post on Wednesday, in which he described New Delhi and Washington as “natural partners” and said he was confident about the progress of the negotiations. The PM also expressed his willingness to speak to Trump.I am pleased to announce that India and the United States of America are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks. I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our Great Countries!” Trump stated in his post.
Trump’s remark comes days after he called the India-US ties a “very special relationship” and affirmed that he and PM Modi would always be friends, asserting that there is “nothing to worry about”.
New Delhi is facing global uncertainties due to heightened economic
“India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump. We will work together to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for both our people,” PM