Independence Day LIVE Updates: ?Lover of Pakistan??- BJP Attacks Rahul Gandhi for Skipping Red Fort Event

BJP Criticizes Key Congress Leaders for Missing Independence Day Event

The BJP criticized Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for skipping the official Independence Day event at the Red Fort. BJP spokespersons labeled the Congress as choosing 'politics over the nation' and accused them of disrespecting the country's significant celebration and national symbols.

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for skipping Independence Day event at Red Fort: 'Lover of Pak'

Rahul Gandhi however participated in flag hoisting event at Indira Bhawan alongside Congress Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and other senior party colleagues. Earlier, he also wished the citizens of the country, hailing the sacrifices of the freedom fighters on social media platform X.

'Lover of Pakistan': BJP's jab at Rahul Gandhi as LoP, Mallikarjun Kharge skip Red Fort Independence Day celebrations

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, however, criticised Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over his absence at the event.

Cong’s Rahul Gandhi, Kharge skip I-day celebrations at Red Fort; BJP calls them ‘lovers of Pakistan’ - The Statesman

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge skip Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort; BJP accuses them of being ‘Pakistan lovers’.

Rahul, Kharge Skip Red Fort, Attend Congress's I-Day Celebrations; BJP Slams 'Shameful Behaviour'

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the Independence Day event at Red Fort, attending Congress' celebration at Indira Bhavan instead, where Kharge hoisted the flag. The BJP criticised their absence, while Congress is yet to provide an official explanation.