Congress to Hold Delhi Meeting Over Haldwani 'Purification Ritual' Row
Congress's SC/ST Parliamentarians Forum has announced a 'Dalit-Adivasi Self-Respect Meeting' in Delhi on September 29 over a 'purification ritual' conducted in Haldwani after a Congress rally last month.
Current Summary
According to a September 27 report by The Hindu, the Congress's SC/ST Parliamentarians Forum announced a 'Dalit-Adivasi Self-Respect Meeting' to be held in Delhi on September 29, 2026, over a 'purification ritual' conducted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, last month following a rally addressed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Speaking at a press conference, Congress MP Mallu Ravi said the incident reflects the mindset of the Uttarakhand and Union governments, and criticised the Uttarakhand government's initial refusal to register an FIR, saying it was registered only after Congress protests. Ravi said the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Uttarakhand Chief Minister have not condemned the incident.
What We Know
- Congress's SC/ST Parliamentarians Forum announced a 'Dalit-Adivasi Self-Respect Meeting' in Delhi for September 29, 2026.
- The meeting concerns a 'purification ritual' conducted in Haldwani last month after a rally addressed by Mallikarjun Kharge.
- Congress MP Mallu Ravi said the Uttarakhand government initially refused to register an FIR, which was filed only after Congress protests.
- Ravi said the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Uttarakhand Chief Minister have not condemned the incident.
What Is Still Unclear
- The exact nature of the 'purification ritual' and who conducted it.
- The current status of the FIR and any investigation.
- The Uttarakhand government's official response to the allegations.
What Changed
- 29 Sept, 04:13 pmSignal detected: Congress to Hold Delhi Meeting Over Haldwani 'Purification Ritual' Row
Background
The controversy stems from a Congress rally in Haldwani addressed by party president Mallikarjun Kharge last month, after which the disputed ritual was reportedly carried out.