New Delhi, March 24 -- Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Tuesday reacted sharply to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the West Asia conflict and called for national unity on the sensitive matter.

Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief stated that mindlessly levelling accusations against the ruling government is a wrong democratic practice.

"PM Modi has very clearly stated that given the current situation in the world, it is essential to demonstrate unity at least on this issue. At this point in time, when the government is leading the country, this is not the time to play politics. PM Modi has clearly stated on every issue.....