Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Over 'Purification' of Kharge's Rally Venue

Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR under the SC/ST law following a 'purification' ritual performed at a Haldwani public ground after Mallikarjun Kharge's August 8, 2026, rally.

The Congress leader alleged that members of the Shri Ram Sena conducted the ritual two days after the rally, calling the act a crime and a display of untouchability.

Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for the Congress president, while noting that Union Minister J.P. Nadda previously promised an investigation into the incident.