India Farm Group Close to Modi Wary of GM Products in US Deal

The article discusses concerns raised by a key farm group allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the potential entry of genetically modified (GM) products into India as part of the interim trade deal with the United States. The article notes that the resistance to the trade deal is growing among domestic agricultural groups in India. The farm group, which is considered a close ally of Modi, has expressed concerns about GM byproducts entering the Indian market as a result of the trade agreement. The article suggests that the issue of GM products is a sensitive one in India, and the farm group's stance reflects the wider apprehensions within the agricultural community about the potential impact of such products on the domestic market and consumers. The article highlights the delicate balance that the Indian government must strike between its trade commitments and the concerns of its domestic stakeholders, particularly in the crucial agriculture sector.