India’s Independence Day 2024: Minister Remarks on Absent Opposition Leaders

At the Red Fort, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat observed that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were not present for the Independence Day celebrations. He questioned what motivates a leader to honor a day that marks the nation’s liberation and the sacrifices of millions. Shekawat recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to make India self‑sufficient and prosperous by the centenary of independence, and he extended best wishes to the country for continued growth and unity.