‘Economic storm’ ahead; youth and small traders to be worst hit: Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli
Rahul Gandhi has warned of an impending economic shock that will primarily affect youth, laborers, and small traders. He criticized Prime Minister Modi for not adhering to his own austerity measures while traveling abroad. Gandhi believes that the economic structure supported by major industrialists will eventually collapse, leaving ordinary people to bear the consequences.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi claims an economic shock is coming that will not affect the wealthy elite.
- ▪He criticized Prime Minister Modi for his lack of leadership and foresight regarding the economy.
- ▪Gandhi believes the current economic structure will crumble, impacting the common people severely.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) claimed that an "economic shock" is coming and it will not hit "Adani, Ambani, or Modi," but the youth, labourers, and small traders."Very, very tough times are coming," the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha told reporters in Lucknow. He is on a two-day visit to the party bastions of Raebareli and Amethi.Mr. Gandhi said a major economic "storm" not seen for many years is on the way. He also accused the prime minister of not following his own call for austerity. Lack of foresight, leadership in BJP: Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM on oil prices, Adani matter"Instead of taking action, Narendra Modi is telling the country not to go on foreign trips, and Narendra Modi is making rounds across the world.
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