Haldwani ‘Shuddhikaran’ Row: Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Under SC/ST Act | BJP-Congress | News18

Haldwani ‘Shuddhikaran’ Row: A major political confrontation has erupted over the alleged purification ritual at the venue where Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally.Rahul Gandhi has demanded an FIR under the SC/ST Act, alleging that the incident reflects caste discrimination and untouchability. The Congress has strongly criticised the reported ritual and called for action against those responsible.The BJP has rejected the allegations, accusing Congress of politicising the issue. BJP leaders have also disputed the claim that the ritual was linked to Kharge’s caste, while organisers said the venue was cleaned and a yajna was conducted to restore its sanctity. n18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtubeCNN-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