New Delhi, April 6 -- Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (LoP) Rahul Gandhi lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising LPG prices, alleging that the Centre's handling of the crisis has pushed poor and migrant workers into distress.

In a post on X, Gandhi said, "Modi ji had said - We will handle the LPG Gas Crisis just like COVID. And indeed, that's exactly what they did. Just like with COVID - zero policy, grand announcements, and the burden on the poor. For migrant workers earning a daily wage of Rs.500-800, cooking gas has become completely out of reach."

He further highlighted the impact on labourers and industries, stating, "The laborer returning home at night doesn't even have money to light the stove...