New Delhi, April 3 -- Congress MP Manish Tewari has launched a fierce critique on the BJP-led Centre after the US government imposed 26 per cent 'reciprocal tariffs' on India, stating that this represents an "abject failure" of the negotiations that were taking place between these two governments.

Sharpening his attacks, the Congress MP stated that this government needs to develop a 'spine' and stand up to the US.

"It represents an abject failure of the negotiations that were taking place between the US and the government of India. The US has imposed tariffs, expelled our students, and cancelled visas without any provocation, and the government is absolutely silent... The government needs to develop a spine and stand up to the US," Tewa...