New Delhi, May 20 -- Rahul Gandhi, senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday slammed "busy" Prime Minister Narendra Modi over increasing fuel prices, the state of India's economy, and his recent "Melody" toffee gift to Italy's Giorgia Meloni, accusing the government of making light of serious economic issues.

He claimed the central government was overlooking signs of a looming economic crisis as the Middle East war continues.

"An economic storm is raging over our heads, and our Prime Minister is busy handing out candies in Italy! Farmers, youth, women, laborers, and small traders are all in tears - the PM is laughing and making reels, while the BJP folks are clapping a...