Amethi, May 20 -- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that an "economic storm" is approaching the country in the wake of the West Asia conflict.

Taking a jibe at PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi said that "he will weep" as the "economic storm" will hit India after his return from the five-nation visit.

Addressing a public meeting in his former constituency, Amethi, Gandhi recalled PM Modi's speeches after demonitisation and the COVID-19 pandemic, and said that he will "weep and fold his hands" in front of the nation once again.

Reiterating his jibe over PM Modi sharing toffees with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, the Leader of Opposition said, "An econ...