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Shri Ram Sena Purification Ceremony Controversy

8 UPDATES · 24 DAYS · 13 AUG 2026 — 5 SEPT 2026

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Latest · 5 Sept 2026

The Vidhana Soudha Police in Bengaluru registered a zero FIR against Uttarakhand BJP members for an alleged "purification ritual" at Ramlila Ground following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the controversy surrounding the "shuddhikaran" (purification) ceremony performed by the Shri Ram Sena at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground following a Congress rally, including the subsequent political condemnations, legal demands, and official resolutions. It excludes other actions by the BJP, Congress, or the Shri Ram Sena, as well as unrelated activities in Uttarakhand or Karnataka, unless they are direct developments of this specific purification 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.

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