Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das firmly rejected Congress accusations about a purification ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, asserting that the BJP has no links to the event and accusing the opposition of distorting facts to mislead the Dalit community. Rahul Gandhi condemned the act, labeling it as untouchability and a violation of constitutional rights.

Uttarakhand BJP chief defends purification of Kharge's rally venue, claiming it was necessary due to inappropriate slogans raised.

Mahendra Bhatt said that the ritual took place because the venue had been defiled and polluted by the slogans raised during the programme.