New Delhi, April 26 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said there was a "security lapse" that led to the Pahalgam terror attack, and people could not be protected, though there is a three-tier security system.

Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, also stated that the Prime Minister was not present at the all-party meeting convened by the government.

"Once the government calls for a meeting, the Prime Minister, representing the government, must be present. His absence was not appropriate. Such a serious incident took place; around 26 people lost their lives, and many others were injured. PM went to Bihar to deliver election speeches but couldn't come to Delhi. Instead of delivering speeches in English an...