Jairam Ramesh, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress party, has publicly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government regarding a recent commitment to purchase $500 billion in goods from the United States over the next five years. Ramesh expressed concerns about the implications of this deal on the Indian economy, particularly as the rupee has depreciated by 12% against the dollar in the past year. He questioned why the Modi government has not followed the example of Malaysia, which declared its trade agreements with the US null and void following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down tariffs. Ramesh also accused Modi of prioritizing US interests over Indian sovereignty, suggesting that foreign policy communications are increasingly coming from Washington, DC, rather than New Delhi. He posed five critical questions to Modi, including the rationale behind the surge in imports from the US while urging citizens to cut domestic fuel consumption. The criticism follows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement during his visit to India, where he emphasized the significance of the trade deal, stating that India is committed to enhancing trade in energy, technology, and agriculture.