Congress chief skips PM's Independence Day speech, party explains why C ongress president Mallikarjun Kharge was absent from the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation earlier today. A red chair marked for him was seen empty while the prime minister was speaking. According to the Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge did not attend the function due to security reasons. "If he had attended the Red Fort function, he would have missed the flag-hoisting ceremonies at his house and party headquarters. He couldn't attend the function at Red Fort due to security reasons. It takes two hours to reach the venue and he couldn't leave earlier," party officials said. AdChoices India Today Follow Congress chief skips PM's Independence Day speech, party explains why Story by India Today News Desk • 1h Congress chief skips PM's Independence Day speech, party explains why © Provided by India Today C ongress ...
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