NDA Leaders Slam Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge's Absence From I-Day Celebrations, Cite 'Resentment' Towards PM Modi
New Delhi: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Saturday lashed out at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for remaining absent from the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year, saying that the conduct reflect the Congress leaders' "resentment" towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to…
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders have criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for skipping the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second year in a row. The Congress leaders' absence, according to NDA leaders, reflects their resentment towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale claimed that the Congress leaders may harbor resentment towards the Prime Minister due to his record as the longest continuously serving Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru. Eknath Shinde, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena Chief, emphasized that the Independence Day program is about patriotism, not any political party.
BJP National Spokesperson R.P. Singh accused the Congress leaders of constantly politicizing every issue, which is why they avoid such events. JD-U National General Secretary Shyam Rajak urged all citizens to set aside their differences on Independence Day and participate in national programs.
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