Crime & Law · India
Kharge seeks FIR over alleged 'purification' ritual post-Haldwani rally
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to BJP President J.P. Nadda requesting an FIR be filed concerning an alleged 'purification' ritual that took place after a rally in Haldwani. The ritual reportedly involved the alleged humiliation of Congress workers. Kharge stated that such actions are unacceptable and violate democratic principles. He urged Nadda to ensure appropriate action is taken to prevent similar incidents.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 1 C 7 R 3
- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (7 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Navbharat Times · The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Outlook India, Patrika, The Indian Express
- Right (3): Daily Excelsior, Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer