Congress & BJP clash over Haldwani ‘purification’ row, Rahul seeks FIR
BJP and Congress clashed over allegations of rally venue purification. Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR, linking it to untouchability practices. BJP rebutted charges, showing organizers' videos and questioning the delay. Organizers stated a hawan followed cleaning for Ramlila, denying BJP links. Both parties exchanged accusations regarding caste divisions and past incidents.
The BJP and Congress sparred Saturday over allegations that the site of an opposition party rally in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, was "purified" due to the presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Rahul Gandhi demanded that an FIR under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act be filed, linking the incident to the practice of untouchability.
The BJP's spokesperson, Guru Prakash Paswan, accused Rahul of attempting to divide Hindus on various grounds, including caste. Organizers of the "purification" exercise, including Ankit Pal, a dalit, stated they had no connection to the BJP and mentioned a hawan was held after the venue was cleaned. Rahul emphasized the need for justice for the Congress leader and threatened repercussions if the BJP failed to act.
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