Sun Apr 20 10:20:28 UTC 2025: ## Congress Questions Modi’s Agenda Ahead of Vance Visit

**New Delhi, April 20, 2025** – Ahead of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s four-day visit to India, beginning April 21st, the Congress party has raised concerns about several key issues it expects Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned whether Modi will raise India’s anxieties regarding the deportation of Indian citizens, the fear experienced by Indian students in the U.S., and the perceived dismantling of the WTO-based multilateral trading system.

Ramesh also highlighted concerns over the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO), emphasizing the potential impact on India’s population and public health. He further pressed for Modi to ensure that any future bilateral trade liberalization does not negatively affect Indian farmers, industries, and MSMEs.

Vance’s visit, which includes meetings with Modi and a state dinner, comes amidst ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the U.S., following the recent imposition and subsequent pause of sweeping tariffs by the U.S. The Vice President and his family will be visiting Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra during their stay. The Congress party’s statement underscores the significant points of contention that will likely feature prominently in the high-level discussions between the two nations.

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