Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a scathing attack on Congress on Thursday. He took a dig at the criticism made by the Congress regarding the Free Trade Deal (FTA) between India and the European Union. The Union Minister took a dig at Congress’ reaction by saying ‘the grapes are sour’.

Congress party’s track record is bad: Goyal

While talking to news agency ANI, he said that this is a matter of ‘sour grapes’. Discussion regarding this deal started in 2007. This discussion was put on hold in 2013. The government of that time did not have the courage and will to finalize the deal. Due to fear, UPA and Congress governments could not take decisive steps. He said that Jairam Ramesh considers himself anti-development. You have seen it. As Environment Minister, he had stopped the country’s development journey. The track record of Congress party is bad.

Congress has endangered India’s economic interests: Goyal

Piyush Goyal has accused Congress of endangering India’s economic interests by promoting trade agreements with China. He said that friends like Jairam and parties like Congress were forcing India to join the FTA with China. I want to ask him directly, how did you think about the delay in India joining RCEP? This was actually an FTA between China and India? How dare you think of putting India in danger? This was a serious mistake of Congress. Congress people should answer. How were they prepared to harm India’s interests through an FTA with China? This is the track record of Congress. Congress’s FTAs ​​are failing. He has compared the India and EU FTA with the FTA done during the time of Congress.

FTA with Japan-Korea was very bad: Goyal

Goyal said that the Congress government had signed an FTA with Japan and Korea. It was so bad that our exports to those countries did not increase at all. The products on which we had got discounts are not even able to reach those markets. Their exports to India have doubled. He defended the agreement between EU and India and said that there will be zero duty on 99% of the goods exported from India. We have negotiated a balanced FTA. We have signed agreements with developed countries on our own terms. But unlike the Congress era, we do not sign FTAs ​​with countries that compete with us or have lower labor costs. This will cause loss to our manufacturers.

India is the fastest growing economy in the world: Goyal

Apart from Jairam Ramesh, Goyal also responded to the statement given by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that the Indian economy is dead, but said that it is the fastest growing big economy in the world. Today, except India, no economy is growing at 7-8% rate. India is moving forward on the path of progress. This includes poverty reduction, startup growth and expansion of infrastructure. He said that 25 crore people have come out of poverty. Youth are becoming employers through startups. Infrastructure is expanding across the country. People’s lives are getting better. Income is increasing. Besides, taxes are also being reduced.

He said that the negative thinking of Congress cannot stop it now. That thinking had held India back for decades. The agreement between EU and India holds a high position in international geopolitics. Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has gained recognition all over the world. Today India is preferred as a trading partner by developing countries around the world.

What did Congress leader Jairam Ramesh say in his post?

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had said in a post that this agreement is the biggest trade concession given to any partner. India should examine its impact on trade deficit. He has also expressed concern over the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism. He has said that the Modi government’s failure to exempt Indian aluminum and steel manufacturing companies from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is one of the most worrying issues regarding the Congress’s FTA deal.

Ramesh said that India’s aluminum and steel exports to the EU have declined from $7 billion to $5 billion. It may decline on January 1, 2026. Over time, other categories of India’s industrial imports will be included in CBM. This could eliminate India’s benefits from FTA. Also expressed concern over EU health and product safety norms acting as non-tariff barriers. He said that the EU wants access to India’s service sector. These include financial services and sea transportation.

Shani dev: Saturn transit is considered an important event in Indian Vedic astrology. If you look at the previous events, you will find that whenever Shani Dev has come in Pisces, then a wave of global, social and political changes has been seen. Once Saturn is coming in Pisces zodiac, by making astrological analysis of old events, we try to know what are the consequences of Saturn transit.

Vedic astrological approach
Saturn is considered to be the “karmaphal donor” and “destructive planet”, which is a factor of justice. When it transits in Pisces, it brings deep emotional and social change. Pisces is the zodiac sign of a water element, whose lord is Jupiter. Therefore, Saturn’s transit can affect global water crisis, maritime activities and climate change. At the same time, there are signs of change in judicial and administrative sector with the coincidence or vision of Guru and Saturn.

Historical events when Saturn was in Pisces

Year (year)	Difference of transit in Shani Pisces	Important events	Astrological analysis
1903-1905	April 1903 – June 1905	1- Russia-Japan War (1904-05) 2- First aircraft flight (Right Brothers, 1903) 3- Start of Russian Revolution (1905)	1- Saturn-Guru Yuti: Promotion of war and industrial revolution. 2- Saturn-Moon Relations: Turbulence in Russia.
1933-1935	May 1933 – June 1935	1- Hitler’s coming to power (1933) 2- New Deal in America (1933) 3- Italy’s attack on Ethiopia (1935)	1- Saturn-Rahu effect: The rise of totalitarian rule. 2- Effect of Guru: Economic reforms and new policies.
1963-1966	March 1963 – April 1966	1- President Kennedy killed in America (1963) 2- America’s growing participation in Vietnam War (1965) 3- India-Pakistan War (1965)	1- Shani-Ketu Yuti: Political murder and global conflict. 2- Guru’s vision: War and expansionism in India.
1993-1996	April 1993 – April 1996	1- Establishment of European Union (1993) 2-Ravanda Massacre (1994) 3- Establishment of World Trade Organization (WTO) (1995) 4- Economic Reforms in India (1995-96)	1- Saturn-Mars Vision: Social violence and massacre. 2- Effect of Shani-Guru: Promotion of globalization.

Prophecy related to 2025-2028
Shani will enter Pisces on 29 March 2025 and remain there till 7 May 2027. During this time, its effect will be seen on various areas.

1. Global Economic Status:
   Threat of economic recession: The economies of many countries can be unstable.
   Promotion of cryptocurrency and digital currency: Saturn can give rise to technical financial reforms in Pisces.
   Banking and Financial Scams: Because Saturn is a planet, it is possible to disclose corruption cases.
2. Political turmoil:
   Power change in large governments: political instability possible in America, Russia, China and India.
   War and Conflict: Military activities in South Asia, Middle East and Europe may increase.
   New alliances and treaties: Just as WTO was established in 1993, new business agreements can be formed.
3. Revolution in science and technology:
   Space and AI technology bounce: NASA, ISRO and other space agencies will make new discoveries.
   Increase in Moon and Mars Mission: Just as the first airplane was built in 1903, so big leap in space.
   New inventions in Biotech and Pharma Industry: New medicines and treatment will be discovered in the medical field.
4. Social and religious changes:
   Spiritual awakening globally: New religious, meditation and yoga movements can emerge.
   Destruction mentality: Ethnic and religious conflicts may increase.
   Changes in family structure: Marriage, divorce and relationship patterns can be changed.

What will be the effect on India?

Indian Economy:

• Heavy ups and downs in the market.
• The creation of new jobs after the improving the startup sector and the time of trimming.

Political events:

• Change of power and emergence of new leadership.
• Judicial and administrative reforms.

Natural disasters:

• Cyclone and earthquake due to climate change.
• Possibility of natural phenomena in marine areas.

What scriptures say about Saturn transit-

• Briht Samhita (Varahamihira): The transit of Saturn in the water element sign indicates social upheaval.
• Faldipika (Mantarsheshwar): There are big economic and political changes due to the combination of Shani-Guru.
• Small Parashari (Parashar Muni): Due to Saturn’s arrival in Pisces, natural disasters and water crisis are created.

Saturn transit is considered important in ancient texts and classical astrological principles-

1. Brihat Samhita (Varahamihira)
In the Chapter on Planetary Transits of the Brihat Samhita, it is said that when Saturn enters the water element zodiac (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), there are sea and aquatic disasters, volatility, and global power changes.

Shloka:

“Shani: Samudre if weapon, Tada Mahati Warivrishtir Bhavati.”
Meaning- If Saturn transmits in water zodiac, then rainfall is high, sea trade is affected, and disasters related to water. When Saturn was in Pisces in 1963-66, incidents of storms, floods and cyclones were seen.

2. Faldipika
It is described in the Effects of Saturn of Faldipika that when Saturn is located in Pisces, the global judicial system, administrative reforms and spiritual activities increase.

Shloka:

“Shani: Gurupathe if wealth, religious constituency, Rajasatta change
Meaning- When Saturn transits in the zodiac sign of Guru (Sagittarius or Pisces), there is major changes in religion, justice and administration, change, and corruption can increase.

(Saturn is a factor of justice and Pisces sign is a symbol of spirituality and policy reforms. The establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the European Union (EU) was formed during 1993-96 (previous Shani Pisces Gocker).

3. Small Parashari (Parashar Muni)
According to the small Parashari Granth, transit in the water element of Saturn leads to global war, natural disasters and power struggles.

Shloka:

“Shani: Jalarshau situated, Nrnam Mahtam Yudhdhan, Kshetani Vikas, Jaladoshshcha Jayate.”
Meaning- When Saturn is located in water zodiac (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), there are damage related to war, agriculture and water related crises. It is clear from this verse that Saturn’s transit in Pisces can give rise to war and disasters. 1933–35 (the rise of Hitler and the beginning of World War II) and 1963–66 (Indo-Pak War) occurred during this transit.

4. Brihad Jatak (Varahamihira)
According to the huge native, when Saturn is in Pisces, then there are very political upheavals and spiritual movements.

Shloka:

“Shani: Jalarshau situated, Dharmasano or Nutanadharmotapatti:”
Meaning- When Saturn is in water zodiac (especially Pisces), there is loss of religion either, or a new religion or ideology is born.

5. Jatak Parijat
When Saturn enters Pisces, there is a huge change in jobs and industry, increase in unemployment and labor crisis.

Shloka:

“Shani: Meenarashou situated, Karmaklesho, Industry late, and f va vannashram:”
Meaning- When Saturn is in Pisces, then the working class has difficulties, industries are obstructed, and workers have to face crisis. In the past, the unemployment rate in many countries had increased during 1933-35 and 1993-96 (Saturn Mean Gochar). In 2025-28, there is a possibility of global recession and job loss.

Prediction 2025-2028

• Saturn’s transit in Pisces will remain till 2025-2028, which can bring major changes globally. People sitting at the top of power will try to implement their policies hardly, this can also create a situation of mutual conflict between the countries, take decisions like banning each other. Efforts can also be made to change geography. Challenges may come in front of small countries.
• There will be economic, political, scientific and social changes, which will last long.

From astrological calculations, it appears that this time will be known for ‘the end of the old era and the beginning of the new era’.

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