India, Feb. 3 -- The Congress on Tuesday stepped up its attack on the Modi government over the India-US trade deal, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "completely surrendered" to appease US President Donald Trump at the cost of India's farmers. The party demanded that the Centre place the full details of both the US and EU trade agreements before Parliament of India for discussion.

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said India's position had been weakened by the manner in which the trade deal was announced. He claimed that statements made by President Trump made it "abundantly clear" that the prime minister had given in under pressure, adding that "India stands diminished by this unfortunate sequence of...