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Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP and RSS over the ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony held at Mallikarjun Kharge’s Haldwani rally venue, calling it a “crime” and saying an FIR under the SC/ST Act should be registered against those responsible.

Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR over an alleged purification ritual after Mallikarjun Kharge’s Haldwani rally, calling it untouchability. The BJP denied involvement, accused Congress of exploiting Dalits, and said religious groups performed the ritual after provocative slogans at the rally.

The alleged purification of the Haldwani rally venue after Mallikarjun Kharge's speech has sparked a fresh political row. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of exploiting caste issues, while opposition figures warned about persistent prejudice.