In a scathing editorial published in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) said the agreement endangers the livelihood of the country’s food producers and questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi is safeguarding India’s interests or acting as a “sales agent” for the United States (US)

The Shiv Sena leader was scheduled to fly to Jalgaon, his hometown, earlier in the day. However, he reportedly arrived late at the airport, which delayed the planned departure