The district-level International Yoga Day celebrations in Rewari took an unexpected political turn on Sunday after Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh, the designated chief guest, failed to attend the event at Rao Tularam Stadium.
With the Union Minister absent, Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Meena inaugurated the programme. When contacted by The Tribune, Singh’s office said he was unwell and therefore could not attend.
Confusion Over Yoga Day Schedule
Singh’s absence comes amid confusion over his Yoga Day schedule. Initially assigned as the chief guest for the Gurugram function, he was later reallocated to the Rewari event. Eventually, however, he could not attend either programme, while Minister Gaurav Gautam presided over the Gurugram function.
The minister’s absence was accompanied by a noticeable lack of senior BJP leaders and office-bearers at the venue. Apart from district BJP president Vandana Popli, few prominent party leaders were seen participating in the event.
Political Speculation Intensifies
The sparse presence of BJP leaders at the Rewari event has added to political buzz, with observers questioning whether the minister’s absence signals internal party dynamics or scheduling mishaps. Singh’s office maintained that health issues were the sole reason for his no-show.
According to The Tribune, Singh’s office stated: “He was unwell and therefore could not attend.” No further details about his condition were provided.
Impact on Event and Public Perception
The event proceeded smoothly under Deputy Commissioner Meena, but the absence of the chief guest and top party figures drew attention. Local residents and participants noted the lack of political heavyweight presence, which is unusual for such government-organized events.
This incident underscores ongoing scrutiny of BJP leaders’ attendance at public functions, especially in a politically sensitive state like Haryana. The confusion over Singh’s schedule between Gurugram and Rewari has also raised questions about coordination within the party.
