Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi over ‘economic storm’, making reels during Italy visit
Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his behavior during an economic crisis in India. He claimed that while Modi is enjoying his time in Italy, the citizens, including farmers and laborers, are suffering. Gandhi's comments highlight the growing discontent with the government's handling of economic issues.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi accused Modi of laughing and making reels while citizens are in distress.
- ▪He referred to Modi's gift of candies to the Italian Prime Minister as inappropriate during a crisis.
- ▪Congress leaders highlighted significant increases in debt and essential commodity prices under Modi's government.
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Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi over ‘economic storm’, making reels during Italy visitCongress leader Rahul Gandhi said Modi is laughing and making reels, while farmers, youth, women, labourers, and small traders are “in tears”Published on: May 20, 2026 4:21 PM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a raging “economic storm” and said he is laughing and making reels, while farmers, youth, women, labourers, and small traders are “in tears”.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (PTI)“An economic storm is raging over our heads, and our Prime Minister is busy handing out candies in Italy,” he wrote on X, referring to Modi’s ‘Melody’ toffees gift to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy.
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