Opposition Leader Condemns 'Shuddhikaran' Ceremony, Demands Untouchability Case
On August 13, 2026, Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, condemned a 'shuddhikaran' ceremony held at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after his rally on August 8. Ganesh Godiyal alleged the Shri Ram Sena, linked to the BJP, conducted it due to Kharge being Dalit. C.P. Radhakrishnan, Rajya Sabha Chairman, supported Kharge. J.P. Nadda, Leader of the House, promised an inquiry and apology, while Kharge demanded a case under Untouchability Offences Act.
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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