Congress leader’s ‘purification’ remark in Haldwani sparks backlash, Shivdasan warns against caste targeting

On the controversy surrounding a ‘purification’ comment tied to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani, Shivdasan said that while political differences between Congress and Kharge are normal, targeting a leader’s caste or identity is unacceptable. He claimed that BJP and RSS supporters are exploiting caste sentiments against opposition figures, contrary to the constitutional ban on untouchability. Shivdasan called for decisive action against such hateful rhetoric.