The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18
‘Purification’ row: Congress terms BJP ‘anti-Dalit’ for not halting protest to adopt resolution
BJP is indirectly supporting the ‘purification’ episode by not facilitating debate on the proposal for an unanimous resolution condemning the event, said Congress The Congress on Tuesday launched a counter-attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, terming it “anti-Dalit” for refusing to suspend its protest in the Assembly demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra, thereby preventing the House from adopting a unanimous resolution condemning the “purification” ceremony conducted at a venue in Uttarakhand after AICC president and Dalit leader Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there. ‘Purification’ row: Congress terms BJP ‘anti-Dalit’ for not halting protest to adopt resolution
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