Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:04pm on 06 Dec 2025,Saturday Politics
The BJP responded to Congress claims that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were not invited to President Droupadi Murmu’s banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Congress said protocol was broken by excluding the Leaders of Opposition. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia dismissed the charge, saying, “Why this drama? A foreign dignitary can choose whom they want to meet.” He pointed out that Rahul Gandhi recently met leaders from Bangladesh, Mauritius, and New Zealand. Congress leaders called the move “petty” and said Rashtrapati Bhavan should rise above “partisan preferences.” Shashi Tharoor attended the dinner, drawing mixed reactions within Congress. (PC: ANI)
