New Delhi: As India marks 78 years of its freedom, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi attended the Independence Day celebrations on Thursday at Delhi’s Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation to mark the celebrations.
This marks the first time since a Leader of the Opposition attended the Independence Day celebrations, as the post had previously remained vacant for 10 years.
No leader held the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2024, as none of the opposition parties had the required number of MPs.
Earlier on the same, the Congress MP extended his wishes to fellow Indians on the occasion of the Independence dau.
Happy Independence Day to all countrymen. For us, freedom is not just a word – it is our biggest protective shield, woven into constitutional and democratic values. This is the power of expression, the ability to speak the truth and the hope to fulfil dreams. Jai Hind,” the post read on X.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was appointed Leader of the Opposition on June 25, after Congress improved its tally of MPs in the Lok Sabha elections.
