BJP SC Morcha conducts ritual purification for Rahul Gandhi in Dehradun

A political clash intensified after a Congress gathering headed by Mallikarjun Kharge at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground, where an alleged purification ritual was reported. In retaliation, the BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha organized a ‘buddhi-shuddhi’ ceremony for Congress figure Rahul Gandhi at Dehradun’s Panchayati Temple. Uttarakhand’s opposition leader Yashpal Arya condemned the act, suggesting it aligns with the RSS’s broader strategy.

The incident underscores the use of symbolic rituals in India’s partisan battles. No legal actions were reported, and the event remains a symbolic showdown rather than a policy dispute. Observers note the stunt as part of a larger pattern of political posturing ahead of upcoming elections.