Congress and BJP Clash Over Haldwani Rally Venue Purification Row

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's rally venue in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, was subjected to a 'purification' ritual by BJP workers, sparking a major political confrontation.

Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR against the perpetrators, accusing the BJP of practicing open untouchability and violating the SC/ST Act.

The Uttarakhand BJP leadership defended the act as a local cultural practice, while Youth Congress members protested at the RSS headquarters in Delhi.