拉胡尔·甘地作为反对党领袖的首次共和国日，因他跳过莫迪总理的问候并提前离开，仪式问题受到质疑。 Rahul Gandhi's first Republic Day as Leader of the Opposition drew scrutiny over protocol after he skipped PM Modi's greeting and left early.

在2026年共和国日,新任命的Lok Sabha反对派领导人Rahul Gandhi出席了总统的家宴招待会,纪念他在活动期间首次出场。 On Republic Day 2026, Rahul Gandhi, newly appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, attended the President’s At Home reception, marking his first appearance in that role at the event. 他与国会总统马尔利卡尔琼·哈格坐在一起,而不是加入部长队伍,在总统离开前离开,没有向总理纳伦德拉·莫迪问好。 He sat with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge instead of joining the ministers’ queue, left before the President departed, and did not greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 国会批评政府未能给予甘地适当的礼仪, 引述甘地内阁部长等同地位及过去的做法。 The Congress criticized the government for failing to accord Gandhi proper protocol, citing his Cabinet Minister-equivalent status and past practices. 然而,资料来源指出,甘地的行为也偏离了既定准则,在全国庆祝活动期间引发了对礼仪和尊重民主体制的辩论。 However, sources noted Gandhi’s conduct also deviated from established norms, sparking debate over protocol and respect for democratic institutions during a national celebration.