Congress Condemns Caste Purification Ritual

6 UPDATES · 6 DAYS · 13 AUG 2026 — 17 AUG 2026

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Latest · 17 Aug 2026

The Karnataka Legislative Council passed a resolution condemning the "purification" ritual of a stage used by Congress president M. Mallikarjun Kharge.

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This event covers the 'shuddhikaran' ceremony held by the Shri Ram Sena following a Congress rally in Haldwani, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments from political parties involved. It excludes other actions or statements by the Congress, BJP, Shri Ram Sena, or any other political entities unless they directly relate to or are a direct consequence of this specific 'shuddhikaran' ceremony.

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13Aug

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

BJP Denies Link as Shri Ram Sena Holds 'Shuddhikaran' Ceremony Post Congress Rally

NDTV

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condemned a caste-based purification ritual performed by the Shri Ram Sena at his rally, demanding action under the Untouchability Act.

The Hindu

Following a 'shuddhikaran' ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded an inquiry and apology from J.P. Nadda, while C.P. Radhakrishnan supported him.

The Hindu

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns about caste discrimination in a reported 'shuddhikaran' ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground following his rally.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan condemned the BJP's 'shuddhikaran' ceremony held in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.

17Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Karnataka Legislative Council passed a resolution condemning the "purification" ritual of a stage used by Congress president M. Mallikarjun Kharge.

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