<h1>Opposition leader slams government over US tariff shock, warns 500,000 textile jobs at risk, promises electoral defeat</h1> An opposition party general secretary criticized the state chief minister and ruling party MPs for failing to respond after a US tariff increase to 50% that has severely impacted exporters in a major textile district, alleging business paralysis and threats to the livelihoods of roughly 500,000 people. He urged protective measures for domestic industry, blamed the ruling party for rising essential commodity prices and broken promises, and predicted electoral defeat of the government in the next assembly election, framing the criticisms as part of an election campaign rally.