Congress Accuses Modi of Disrespecting Democratic Traditions Over Gandhi's Seating Arrangement at Independence Day Event

The Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi in the fifth row during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. They called it a sign of Modi's pettiness and lack of respect for democratic traditions, despite the defense ministry's claim that the arrangement was to honor Olympians.

In a pointed critique, the Congress party accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demonstrating pettiness by assigning Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi a fifth-row seat at the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Congress officials argue that this violates democratic traditions.

Sources involved in the event's organization stated that the seating arrangements were made as per the established table of precedence, noting that this year's event aimed to honor Paris Olympics medal winners as special guests. However, Congress leaders remain dissatisfied with this explanation.

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal and spokeswoman Supriya Shrinate were vocal in their disapproval, asserting that the decision reflects poorly on Modi’s administration. They further claimed that this arrangement was an insult to the democratic process and the people Rahul Gandhi represents.