Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi will not attend the 'Invest Karnataka 2025' summit in Bengaluru, citing their engagement in ongoing parliamentary budget debates. The summit, scheduled from February 12 to 14, aims to position Karnataka as a premier destination for global investment. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to inaugurate the event, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presiding over the opening session. Several Union ministers, including Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, are confirmed participants.