At a rally in Karbi Anglong and Jorhat districts of Assam on April 2, 2026, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being under the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump. He asserted that Modi's recent trade deals, which opened India's agricultural sector to American farmers, would devastate local farmers who operate on smaller scales. Gandhi claimed that Modi's concessions to the U.S. included compromising India's energy security, stating that India now requires Trump's permission to purchase oil from countries like Russia and Iran. He further criticized Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling him as the most corrupt Chief Minister in India and alleging that he was facilitating land deals that favored large corporations such as Adani and Ambani. Gandhi warned that Sarma would eventually seek support from Congress after the elections, emphasizing the need for accountability in governance.