New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra condemned the seating of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in the third row during the 77th Republic Day celebrations held in the national capital.

Speaking to ANI, he described the incident as "highly unfortunate," asserting that established precedent dictates the Leader of Opposition should always be seated in the front row.

"It is highly unfortunate and condemnable. It has a precedence that the LoP always has to sit in the front row," said Karra.

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi attended the Republic Day parade at Delhi's Kartavya Path today. However, their placement in the third row has sparked a po...