Is The Leader Of Opposition Should Be Seated In Front Row At I-Day Event At Red Fort?

The seating arrangement at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort, including the placement of the Leader of the Opposition, is traditionally determined by protocol and the importance of the occasion.

The Leader of the Opposition holds a significant position in a democratic setup, representing the views and concerns of the opposition parties and acting as a counterbalance to the ruling government.

While the Prime Minister, being the head of the government, typically occupies a prominent position during the event, the Leader of the Opposition is also given a respectable seat, usually in the front rows.

This placement underscores the importance of unity and respect for all political perspectives in the nation’s democratic framework, especially on a day that celebrates India’s hard-earned independence.

A controversy erupted on Thursday after Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi sat in the last row for the 78th Independence Day event at the Red Fort on Thursday.

In fact, Gandhi, who enjoys the status of Cabinet minister, was seated in the last row in the VIP area when he came to hear PM Modi’s address at the Red Fort.

In essence, seating the Leader of the Opposition in a prominent position at such an event is symbolic of the inclusive and democratic values that Independence Day represents.