Independence Day 2025: On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the flag from the historic Red Fort, but this time something happened that was seen for the first time after independence. Leaders of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were not present in the ceremony. At the same time, now political debate has erupted about this matter.

Politics of constitutional dignity vs seats
Let us tell you that Congress spokesperson Dr. Ajay Upadhyay while talking on a TV channel said that it has been an old tradition to sit the Leader of the Opposition in the next line on Independence Day which has come from Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh. But last year Rahul Gandhi was seated in the last line, which is against the dignity of a constitutional post.

Not a particular person, but constitutional dignity
Along with this, he also clarified that this matter is not of any particular person, but of constitutional dignity. Both Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge hold important constitutional positions, and in such a situation, such behavior with them is not appropriate.

Is the government doing politicization?
The Congress alleges that the Prime Minister is politicizing the issue. Ajay Upadhyay said that the two leaders celebrated Independence Day at their level, hoisted the flag and ensured that they do not violate dignity. His argument was that if the government’s intention was not to take political advantage, then such a situation would not have arisen.

BJP rejected Congress allegations
At the same time, on this whole matter, spokesperson RP Singh, on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party, dismissed the allegations of the Congress and questioned whether the opposition leaders saw where the seat was put for them this time? At the same time, BJP’s second spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala said that his presence in such a national event is also his duty.

Tradition broken or lack of dialogue?
Experts believe that this development has raised serious questions on political etiquette and constitutional traditions. Is this just a seat dispute, or a sign of communication gap in democracy? This will tell the time to come. The absence of the leaders of the opposition on the occasion like Independence Day is not just a political dispute, but a major debate of constitutional values in which the traditions, prestige and politics of politics are in question.