Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi skipped the Independence Day celebration at Red Fort for the second consecutive year, sparking discussions about their absence.
This the second consecutive year that Kharge and Gandhi have skipped the event
Aug 15, 2026
11:21 am
What's the storyCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort for the second consecutive year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations on August 15.
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The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for missing the official Independence Day event. This marks the second consecutive year he and…
