Haldwani ‘purification’ row: Day after FIR against Rahul, BJP, Cong trade barbs

The Congress party slammed the FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it casteist. BJP countered that Rahul raised the issue belatedly after a threat from Kharge. An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi under various sections and the SC/ST Act. The complainant alleged Rahul gave a caste angle to cleaning work at the rally. Uttarakhand CM stated state residents are unaware of Kharge's caste.