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)

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut`s comments came a day after Praful Patel said he was not in the race for the post of NCP national president, which fell vacant following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic air crash last week