According to a report by the Times of India, an FIR has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The legal action follows a complaint filed by a local resident alleging that Gandhi’s recent public remarks introduced a caste-based narrative to routine cleaning activities performed at a venue previously used for a rally addressed by Mallikarjun Kharge.
The complainant asserts that Gandhi’s statements were intended to incite hostility and hurt caste sentiments, leading authorities to register the case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The controversy centers on a 'purification' ritual that reportedly took place at the venue, which Gandhi allegedly criticized in a manner that the complainant deemed inflammatory.
This development marks the latest in a series of legal challenges involving political figures in India regarding public discourse on caste and social issues. As of now, representatives for Rahul Gandhi have not issued a formal statement regarding the specific charges filed in Haldwani. Local police are expected to proceed with an investigation into the claims made by the complainant to determine if the remarks meet the threshold for the cited legal violations.
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Original report: Times of India