BJP Performs 'Buddhi Shuddhi' Ritual for Rahul Gandhi as 'Shuddhikaran' Row Grows
- The BJP's Scheduled Caste Morcha performed a 'buddhi shuddhi yagna' in Dehradun placing Rahul Gandhi's photo to criticize him amid a row over a 'shuddhikaran' ritual reportedly held after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in Uttarakhand.
- An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi following complaints that his remarks on the ritual insulted the Valmiki community, while Congress workers protested demanding FIRs against those responsible for the purification ritual.
- Rahul Gandhi condemned the ritual as an act of untouchability and sought FIRs against the perpetrators, accusing the BJP-RSS of caste discrimination, which led to protests and counter-protests in Uttarakhand involving both parties.
- The BJP denied involvement in the purification ritual, claiming it was a cleanliness drive, accused Rahul Gandhi of exploiting caste for political gains, and held the 'buddhi shuddhi yagna' as a satirical response to his remarks.
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Uttarakhand BJP Performs 'Buddhi-Shuddhi' Yajna for Rahul Gandhi Amid Haldwani Purification Row
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Amid the Haldwani 'purification' row, Uttarakhand BJP leaders performed a 'Buddhi-Shuddhi' Yajna at the Panchayati Temple near the Clock Tower in Dehradun on Tuesday, where they placed a photograph of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. India News | Uttarakhand BJP Performs 'Buddhi-Shuddhi' Yajna for Rahul Gandhi Amid Haldwani Purification Row.
BJP performs 'buddhi shuddhi' ritual for Rahul Gandhi as 'shuddhikaran' row grows
The BJP took a dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as they performed a 'buddhi shuddhi yagna' for him at a temple in Dehradun amid the alleged 'shuddhikaran' of a venue in Haldwani where Mallikarjun Kharge had addressed a rally.
Amid Kharge's Purification Controversy, the BJP Organised a 'Buddhi Shuddhi Havan' for Rahul Gandhi.
The controversy between the Congress and the BJP has escalated over the purification ceremony held after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in Haldwani. The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting the Dalit community. A ritual of purification of the mind was performed in Dehradun with Rahul's photo. The Congress has announced a march to the Chief Minister's residence in protest against this move.
Haldwani ‘purification’ row: BJP performs ‘buddhi-shuddhi’ yagna for Rahul Gandhi in Dehradun
The BJP’s move came amid a large-scale protest by the Congress against the alleged ‘suddhikaran yajna’ said to have been performed at the Haldwani ground following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally there on August 8.
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India News: NEW DELHI: The political row over the alleged purification ritual at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.
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