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A video of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament & Development ceremony sparked political debate after he was seen seated in the audience rather than on the dais. Senior Congress leader and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust chairperson Sonia Gandhi, however, was seated on the dais.

The footage quickly drew reactions, with the BJP highlighting it to question what it described as the internal dynamics of Congress leadership. Party leaders shared a stitched video on X, combining contrasting clips to emphasize the point.

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One segment of the video captures Kharge approaching Sonia Gandhi with folded hands, slightly bowing in greeting. In contrast, the BJP included footage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi bending to touch L K Advani’s feet before embracing him.

Titled “Sanskar Apne Apne,” the video sought to highlight what the party portrayed as contrasting treatment of senior leaders in the two parties.

While Congress has not provided a full explanation for why Kharge remained off the stage, the visuals were enough for the BJP to seize on the moment for political leverage.

Indira Gandhi Prize For Peace, Disarmament & Development Ceremony

Michelle Bachelet, Chile’s first and only female President and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, was awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in New Delhi on November 20, 2025. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, presented the award in recognition of Bachelet’s lifelong dedication to human rights, gender equality, and global justice.

Established in 1985, the Indira Gandhi Prize honours individuals or organizations for exceptional contributions to:

1. International peace

2. Development cooperation

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3. Democratic governance

4. Scientific advancements for human welfare

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