Congress MP Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over India-US trade deal

Tewari urges debate on reported claims by US President Trump about India's commitments on Russian oil, US energy imports, and trade concessions

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Congress MP Manish Tewari has moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, urging the House to debate on a matter of 'grave public importance' related to the India-US trade deal and energy understanding. Tewari said the House should discuss reported claims by US President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed for India to stop purchasing Russian oil, substantially increase oil imports from the US and Venezuela, reduce Indian tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero, and commit to procurement of over $500 billion of American goods.

Why it matters

The reported commitments, if true, could have serious implications for India's energy security, price stability, and independent foreign policy. Russian crude has helped moderate fuel inflation in India, and any abrupt shift in sourcing could burden citizens and industry. Large trade concessions may also affect domestic manufacturing, farmers, and the MSME sector.

The details

In his notice, Tewari said the house should discuss the reported claims by US President Donald Trump and allow a full discussion so that the nation is not presented with decisions taken without transparency in matters of trade, energy, and foreign policy. Tewari warned that an abrupt shift in oil sourcing could burden citizens and industry, and large trade concessions may adversely impact domestic manufacturing, farmers, and the MSME sector.

  • The Budget session of Parliament is currently underway and is scheduled to conclude on April 2, 2026.

The players

Manish Tewari

A member of the Indian National Congress party and a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament.

Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister of India.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“If such commitments have indeed been made, they will have serious implications for India's energy security, price stability, and independent foreign policy. Russian crude has helped moderate fuel inflation, and any abrupt shift could burden citizens and industry. Large trade concessions may also affect domestic manufacturing, farmers, and MSMEs.”

— Manish Tewari, Member of Parliament, Indian National Congress (ANI)

What’s next

The Lok Sabha is scheduled to continue the discussion on the motion of 'Thanks to the President's Address' during the ongoing Budget Session, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential tensions between India's energy security, trade relations, and independent foreign policy, as the reported commitments to the US could have significant domestic implications for India's economy and consumers.