Modi–Trump Trade Deal Sparks Debate: Swaraj Vision of Naoroji and Gandhi Under Strain
The recently signed India–US interim trade deal between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump has ignited sharp political and intellectual debate in India. Critics argue that the agreement undermines the idea of swaraj (self-rule) envisioned by Dadabhai Naoroji and Mahatma Gandhi, by conceding ground on critical sectors such as agriculture, digital trade,…