FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani 'purification' remarks
A political row erupted after some individuals allegedly performed a 'purification yajna' at the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani on August 11, following a public meeting held there by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on August 8
On August 30, 2026, the Uttarakhand police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, following remarks he made about a purification ritual held at Haldwani's Ramlila ground. The complaint was filed by Vinod Kumar Arya and Amit Kumar, both associated with the Shri Ram Sena Dharmarth Seva Nyas, and are members of the Scheduled Caste community.
Vinod Kumar Arya is a Scheduled Caste complainant who alleged that Gandhi's comments hurt his sentiments. The FIR was registered at Haldwani Kotwali.
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