Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was seen sitting in the second last row with the Olympic medallists at the Independence Day event in Red Fort.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in marking the 78th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, visuals of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi sitting in the second last row with Olympic medallists sparked chatter on social media. It was for the first time in a decade that a Leader of the Opposition was present at Red Fort for the Independence Day celebrations.
Wearing a white kurta-pyjama, Rahul Gandhi was seen sitting beside India’s hockey team forward Gurjant Singh.
The front rows were occupied by Olympic medallists such as Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh. Members of the Olympic-bronze-winning hockey team, including its captain Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh, were also seated ahead of Rahul Gandhi.