Lucknow, Feb. 20 -- Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the central government regarding the deal with the United States, alleging a lack of transparency and seeking immediate clarification on its terms.

In a social media post on Friday, Yadav asked whether the deal amounted to a "seal of approval" and urged the government to either make the full details public or categorically deny claims of any external interference.

Akhilesh asked, "Is the deal a seal of approval? The government should either disclose the terms of the deal or categorically reject claims of external interference."He alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government was not being transparent on matters concerning national sovereignty ...