Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:50am on 20 May 2026,Wednesday Politics
Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Italy visit and viral interaction with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Speaking in Raebareli, Gandhi said, “An economic storm is looming overhead, and our Prime Minister is distributing toffees in Italy.” He warned of rising inflation and fuel prices, claiming farmers, workers and small traders were suffering while the PM was “smiling, making reels”. Gandhi also accused the BJP government of damaging institutions. The BJP hit back strongly, while NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar defended Modi’s foreign outreach. (PC: X)
