Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a fierce political attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the PM urged Indians to adopt economic restraint amid rising pressure from the West Asia crisis and global uncertainty. In a sharp statement posted on X, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of asking ordinary citizens to carry the burden of economic stress after years of governance failures. The Congress MP slammed the government’s appeal asking people to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, delay gold purchases, avoid unnecessary foreign travel and embrace austerity measures. The political showdown intensified after PM Modi called for greater economic discipline, encouraging citizens to use metros, work from home where possible and conserve foreign exchange reserves during turbulent global conditions linked to the escalating West Asia conflict. WATCH
