Jalandhar, Dec. 6 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday criticised the non-invitation of Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) to the State dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honour of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it was "petty" to exclude LoPs.

The Shiv Sena UBT MP emphasised that the President's position is above politics and should remain bipartisan, representing all parties.

Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "The President hosted a State dinner yesterday in honour of Russian President Vladimir Putin. But the LoPs were not invited. The position of the President is not affiliated with any political side. It is bipartisan. So, the President has to take note of all sides...No trend should be started...