‘Economic storm raging...’: Rahul Gandhi hits out at ’busy' PM Modi over ‘Melody' toffee reel with Italy PM Meloni

Key points

• Rahul Gandhi, senior Indian Congress (INC) leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday slammed “busy” Prime Minister Narendra Modi over increasing fuel prices, the state of India’s economy, and his recent “Melody” toffee gift to Italy's Giorgia Meloni, accusing the government of making light of serious economic issues.
• He claimed the central government was overlooking signs of a looming economic crisis amid the Middle East war.
• “An economic storm is raging over our heads, and our Prime Minister is busy handing out candies in Italy!
• Farmers, youth, women, labourers, and small traders are all in tears - the PM is laughing and making reels, while the BJP folks are clapping along.
• This isn't leadership, it's a farce,” Rahul Gandhi said on X.