Uttarakhand BJP chief defends ‘purification’ of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally venue

'Discrimination Flows Through RSS-BJP': Pawan Khera Slams BJP over Alleged Haldwani 'shuddhikaran'

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday criticised the BJP over the alleged 'shuddhikaran' (purification) ceremony conducted in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's rally, alleging that the incident reflected discrimination against Dalits. India News | 'Discrimination Flows Through RSS-BJP': Pawan Khera Slams BJP over Alleged Haldwani 'shuddhikaran'.

Uttarakhand BJP chief defends ‘purification’ of Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally venue

Mahendra Bhatt said that the ritual took place because the venue had been defiled and polluted by the slogans raised during the programme.

Uttarakhand BJP Chief Defends 'Purification' Ritual Performed at Congress President Kharge's Rally Venue

Interestingly, while Bhatt defended the “purification” ritual, senior BJP leader and Union minister J.P. Nadda had earlier condemned the incident and said that the incident will be investigated.

Uttarakhand BJP chief defends ‘purification’ of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally venue

Uttarakhand BJP chief defends purification of Kharge's rally venue, claiming it was necessary due to inappropriate slogans raised.

Congress Slams Uttarakhand BJP Chief Over ‘Shuddhikaran’ at Kharge Rally Venue

The Congress has accused Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt of defending a ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony held at a Haldwani venue where party president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally. The Congress questioned whether the BJP would take action against Bhatt for allegedly defending untouchability. Bhatt reportedly said the venue had been “polluted” by slogans that were not suitable for a religious place. He made the remarks whi…

Congress accuses Uttarakhand BJP chief of defending ‘shuddhikaran’ after Kharge rally - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: The Congress Thursday accused Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt of justifying the ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony at the venue of a rally addressed by AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani, and asked whether the ruling party would take action against the leader for defending untouchability. Bhatt reportedly said the place was polluted with slogans not fit for a religious place, as he dismissed the criticism over the …