India, Aug. 15 -- The BJP on Friday slammed Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for "skipping" Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation, calling their absence "shameful behaviour."

Taking to X, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated, "Congress spokesperson in TV debate with me just now confirmed that 'LoP' Rahul Gandhi skipped 15th August Program at Red Fort. This was a national celebration but sadly Lover of Pakistan Rahul Gandhi - in Modi virodh does Desh & Sena Virodh! Shameful behaviour. Is this Sanvidhan and Sena ka Samman?"

Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile, observed Independence Day at Indira Bhavan in Delhi, joining Cong...