BJP Press Conference: ‘Congress Has A History Of Insulting Dalits’ | Haldwani Row Escalates | News18

The political battle over the Haldwani purification row has intensified, with the BJP hitting back at Congress after Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-RSS of insulting Dalits and demanded an FIR over the alleged ‘shuddhikaran’ ritual at the Ramlila Ground.Uttarakhand BJP leader and minister Khajan Das has rejected Congress's allegations, saying the BJP had no connection with the ritual and accusing Congress of misleading the Dalit community.Rahul Gandhi has described the incident as untouchability and a violation of constitutional values, while demanding action against those responsible. Mallikarjun Kharge had earlier raised the issue in Parliament after the ritual was reportedly conducted following his rally at the venue. -newsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube