Industry up in arms against economic pact with 15 countries

Ludhiana | Sunday | 20th October, 2019

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During short protest, speakers said the Modi-led Centre Government had destroyed industry and economy. The present free trade agreement would close down 86 per cent industry of India, they said. India has the worst trade balance among these countries,” said Badish Jindal, president of Federation of Punjab Small Industries Association (FOPSIA). “Besides industry, this agreement will also affect the agriculture economy of India. All farmers’ associations of India are opposing this pact,” said representatives of industry..