Rahul Gandhi's Bhopal Visit: Congress Launches Nationwide Protest Against US Trade Deal

• Congress organizes Kisan Mahapanchayat in Bhopal on February 24, 2026, to protest the India-US interim trade deal.
• Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to lead the movement, claiming the deal harms farmers by increasing cheap American imports.
• The deal is expected to reduce tariffs on US agricultural products like soybean oil, fruits, and nuts, potentially dropping domestic prices by up to 10%.
• Congress labels it a "bargain with farmers" and a "trap deal" under US pressure, aiming to regain rural support ahead of elections.
• BJP dismisses the protest as "old drama," while Congress plans to extend the movement to Maharashtra and Rajasthan, demanding MSP guarantee.