BJP Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Allegations Over Uttarakhand Ritual
· India · Times of India, Telegraph India
The Bharatiya Janata Party has denied allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding a purification ritual performed after an event involving Mallikarjun Kharge in Uttarakhand. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi stated that the event lacked any caste-based intent and accused the Congress of attempting to create societal conflict. Rahul Gandhi had earlier described the ritual as a form of untouchability and a criminal act under the Constitution. The Congress leader also cited historical and ongoing instances of discrimination against the Dalit community to support his claims. The BJP responded by questioning the Congress party's record on Dalit welfare, specifically referencing a 2019 incident in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the intensifying political rhetoric between the BJP and Congress over caste-based issues, which remains a central theme in their ongoing national discourse.
Read the original report — Times of India
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