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Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday moved an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking debate on the framework of the India-United States Interim Trade Agreement.

The Congress leader expressed concern over India’s purchase of Russian oil and concessions on tariffs on US agricultural products. He wrote: “I recommend that this House suspend Question Time, Zero Hour, and all other listed business of the day to address the serious concerns arising from the US-India Joint Statement on the Interim Trade Agreement and the White House’s recent Executive Order.”

“The allegation that commitments may have been made regarding oil purchases by Russia and concessions on agriculture. Such steps raise questions regarding India’s energy security, farmers’ interests and strategic autonomy. I therefore urge the Government to immediately make a statement and allow a full debate in Parliament,” the statement said.

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