As PM Modi Speaks At Red Fort, An Empty Chair Sends A Loud Message
NDTV
A chair with Mallikarjun Kharge's name was among the vacant seats at a section of the historic Red Fort where PM Modi delivered his speech. He was "not feeling well", said the Congress, explaining his absence.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on its 77th Independence Day today, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stayed away and sent out a strong recorded message highlighting the contributions of past Prime Ministers.
A chair with Mallikarjun Kharge's name was among the vacant seats at a section of the historic Red Fort where PM Modi delivered his speech. He was "not feeling well", said the Congress, explaining his absence.
In his video message, Mr Kharge paid tribute to freedom icons like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Maulana Azad, Rajendra Prasad, Sarojini Naidu and BR Ambedkar.