BJP Denies Link as Shri Ram Sena Holds 'Shuddhikaran' Ceremony Post Congress Rally
On August 8, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally in Haldwani. Following the event, a 'shuddhikaran' ceremony was held at Ramlila Ground by the Shri Ram Sena, accused of being linked to BJP by Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal. Godiyal alleged this as an attempt to create social divisions based on caste, while BJP state spokesperson Khajan Das denied any connection and blamed the Congress for political motives. BJP accused Congress of disrespecting Dalit leaders through their allegations.
13 AUG 2026
— 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.
17 AUG 2026
— 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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