New Delhi, May 20 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the government of being completely detached from the harsh economic realities facing everyday Indians.

In a post on X, Gandhi contrasted the Prime Minister's high-profile diplomatic visit to Italy with the growing financial distress of marginalised communities at home. He alleged that while key demographics, including farmers, youth, women, labourers, and small business owners, are struggling to survive, the top leadership remains engrossed in public relations exercises.

"An economic storm is brewing over our heads, and our Prime Minister is distributing toffees in Italy," Gandhi stated, taking a sharp dig at the PM's international engagements. "Farmers, youth, women...