Felt hurt that not many CWC members condemned ‘purification’ ritual: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed personal hurt at the lack of condemnation from his fellow party members over the 'purification' ritual held in Uttarakhand. This ritual, organized after Kharge's visit, was accused of having a casteist mindset and was allegedly linked to the BJP. Kharge had previously raised this issue in the Rajya Sabha, stating that he had never asked anyone to protect him due to his Dalit identity, but the event made him feel humiliated.

At the CWC meeting, Kharge lamented the silence of many influential members, especially those who often receive media attention. While the AICC general secretary K C Venugopal claimed that the party did raise the issue and condemned it, Kharge's body language suggested he was not fully convinced. The meeting also saw discussions on the Cockroach Janta Party, its role in politics, and the use of the word 'bullying' in a draft resolution.