Lok Sabha Faces Disruption Over Controversial India-US Trade Deal

The Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned due to protests from opposition MPs regarding the recent India-US trade agreement. Speaker Om Birla's calls for order were ignored, leading to a suspension of proceedings. Congress MP Manish Tewari raised concerns about the implications of the trade deal, which includes commitments that could affect India's energy security and domestic industries. The agreement has faced criticism for favoring the US, with opposition leaders accusing Prime Minister Modi of yielding to external pressures. The situation escalated with the suspension of eight Congress MPs for their disruptive actions during the session.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 4, 2026, 11:45 IST

Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was momentarily suspended just five minutes after it reconvened on Wednesday due to ongoing disruptions caused by Opposition members.

Speaker Om Birla called on the Opposition to allow the Question Hour to proceed, but the MPs persisted with their protests. Consequently, the House was adjourned until noon.

Earlier, Congress MP Manish Tewari had submitted a notice for an adjournment motion, aiming to discuss the recent trade agreement between India and the United States.

The trade deal was finalized on February 2, following a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump.

Tewari's motion requested the suspension of the Question Hour, Zero Hour, and all scheduled business to address urgent matters of significant public concern, particularly a statement from the US President suggesting that Prime Minister Modi had agreed to several conditions, including halting Russian oil purchases and increasing imports from the US and Venezuela.

He expressed that if these commitments were indeed made, they could have "serious implications for India’s energy security, price stability, and independent foreign policy."

Tewari highlighted that Russian crude oil has played a crucial role in controlling fuel inflation, and any sudden changes could negatively impact both citizens and industries. He also warned that extensive trade concessions might harm domestic manufacturing, farmers, and MSMEs.

He called for the government to provide an immediate statement and facilitate a comprehensive discussion to ensure transparency in trade, energy, and foreign policy decisions.

As part of the trade agreement, US tariffs on Indian goods were reduced to 18%, while India agreed to relax certain trade restrictions on American products.

The agreement has faced backlash from opposition parties, who argue that it disproportionately favors the US and is not in India's best interest.

On Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accused Prime Minister Modi of being "compromised" and "under pressure," suggesting that this influenced the signing of the trade agreement.

Additionally, the Lok Sabha suspended eight opposition MPs for the remainder of the Budget Session due to their disruptive behavior, which included throwing papers towards the Chair.

The suspended MPs, all from the Congress party, included Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, C. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Prashant Yadaorao Padole, S. Venkatesh, and Dean Kuriakose.

The motion to suspend was passed amidst loud protests from the opposition.