Biggest concern is Prime Minister's silence, says Congress leader Pawan Khera on US imposing tariffs

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Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the United States imposing tariffs.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 8 (HBTV): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the United States imposing tariffs, stating that a public statement from the Prime Minister is essential to maintain public confidence in the economy and the stock market.

‘The biggest concern is the Prime Minister's silence. The US is openly mocking our country, our stock market, our economy and the Prime Minister is silent. Canada, China, Taiwan, the UK, and the European Union have all responded in their own way or are preparing to respond. Here, we do not know, the opposition does not know, the people of the country do not know what the strategy is... The Prime Minister should make a statement to maintain people's confidence in the economy and the stock market. Everyone should be taken into confidence,’ Khera told ANI.

Asian stock markets witnessed a major sell-off on Monday following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a new round of tariffs. The markets opened with heavy selling pressure, reflecting rising concerns about the tariffs’ potential impact on global trade and economic stability.

Commenting on the ongoing Congress Working Committee meeting and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) session, Khera said the gathering would be historic.

‘This is going to be historic. Its results will also be historic. There is an atmosphere of despair in the country. The Congress is ready to take its responsibility to deal with that atmosphere of despair,’ the Congress leader added.

Ahmedabad is hosting the 84th National Convention of the AICC on April 8–9, marking the party's return to Gujarat for such an event after a gap of 64 years.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting will be held later today in the city as part of the convention. The AICC has also formed a drafting committee for the session, which includes prominent leaders such as Sachin Pilot, Bhupesh Baghel, and 13 others. Randeep Surjewala has been appointed as the convenor of the drafting committee. (ANI)