Karnataka: Resolution passed against ‘purification’ ritual
On Monday, the Karnataka Legislative Council passed a resolution condemning the "purification" ritual performed on the stage used by Congress president M. Mallikarjun Kharge during a speech in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The resolution was introduced by Congress member F.H. Jakkannanavar as the Opposition called for the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra.
The BJP and "Manuvadis" were accused of insulting Kharge, a Dalit, by engaging in the ritual. The Congress highlighted that the Rajya Sabha Chairman had already condemned the incident and ordered an inquiry. Congress members also questioned the BJP's moral right to address issues related to Dalits. As the BJP and JD(S) members raised slogans against the government over Nagendra's appointment, Congress echoed them by demanding an end to the "Uttarakand incident."
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