Country on brink of major economic crisis, says Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli
Rahul Gandhi has warned that India is on the verge of a significant economic crisis that could severely affect various sectors, including youth and small businesses. He attributed this impending crisis to global tensions and criticized the current government's policies for exacerbating the situation. Gandhi emphasized the need for fair representation and support for marginalized communities in the face of rising inflation and economic challenges.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi cautioned that the country is on the brink of an economic crisis.
- ▪He linked the crisis to global tensions and criticized the government's handling of economic policies.
- ▪Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of prioritizing industrialists over the rights of farmers and laborers.
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The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) cautioned that the country was on the brink of an economic crisis that would adversely impact youth, farmers, labourers, and small business owners in Uttar Pradesh.Mr. Gandhi, who is on a two-day tour of his parliamentary constituency of Rae Bareli and neighbouring Amethi, said global tensions, particularly the conflict involving Iran and the U.S. and Israel, along with developments around the Strait of Hormuz, could lead to a surge in inflation and supply shortages.“A very difficult storm is approaching.
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