Congress steps up attack on BJP after FIR against Rahul Gandhi over ‘purification’ row

Party leader K.C. Venugopal says the registration of FIR has ‘exposed BJP’s casteist mindset’. He says the BJP is willing to deploy the entire might of the State to supress voices supporting Dalits

FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi over alleged casteist remarks during event in Uttarakhand's Haldwani.

BJP and Congress clashed over allegations of rally venue purification. Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR, linking it to untouchability practices. BJP rebutted charges, showing organizers' videos and questioning the delay. Organizers stated a hawan followed cleaning for Ramlila, denying BJP links. Both parties exchanged accu