Republic Day Seating Row: Congress Alleges Protocol Breach, Shares Advani's 2014 Photo
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News18•26-01-2026, 16:53
Republic Day Seating Row: Congress Alleges Protocol Breach, Shares Advani's 2014 Photo
- •Congress objects to Rahul Gandhi's seating at Republic Day parade, alleging deliberate protocol violation by Modi government.
- •Rahul Gandhi was seated behind central ministers, prompting Congress to share a 2014 photo showing L.K. Advani in the front row.
- •Congress MP Manickam Tagore questioned if PM Modi and Amit Shah intended to insult Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
- •The party argues that the Leader of Opposition holds cabinet minister status and should be seated accordingly.
- •BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla countered, stating that in a democracy, seating is decided by the public, not dynastic rule.
Why It Matters: Congress accuses Modi government of insulting opposition leaders by violating Republic Day seating protocol.
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