New Delhi, March 25 -- Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for reportedly skipping a government-convened all-party meeting on the escalating West Asia conflict. Naresh Mhaske termed the absence of the Leader of Opposition from the all-party meeting as "unfortunate."

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske, while speaking to ANI, said, "Discussions will be taking place on the ongoing conflict and the opposition's suggestions will also be taken, but it is unfortunately, the LoP himself would not be taking part... He just wants to stay in the news by making statements on the Prime Minister..."

On Rahul Gandhi's statement, he further said, "He can't try to resolve issues, and just makes statements on the ...