New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called for a 'Bharat-Bandh' on February 12, as a part of their ongoing campaign against the India-US interim trade agreement.

Speaking to ANI, SKM Convenor Hannan Mollah expressed disagreement with the deal, citing adverse repercussions for Indian farmers. He accused the BJP-led Central government of "surrendering before the shrewdness of the US."

"Agreement will be a betrayal against farmers...We are surrendering before the shrewdness of US. The Govt has surrendered. Piyush Goyal should resign. He betrayed Indian farmers. On this basis, we have started a campaign, from 4th February to 11th February SKM will go to farmers. On 12th, Bharat Bandh has been called over this.," he told ANI. ...