Dhami speaks on Haldwani 'purification' controversy involving Kharge
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami addressed the controversy surrounding the 'purification' of a Ramlila ground in Haldwani following a rally by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Dhami stated that Kharge's caste is unknown to people in Uttarakhand. He further clarified that no BJP members were involved in the ritual, explaining that the event was a reaction to religious slogans raised during the rally, which prompted local religious groups to conduct the purification.