Tensions escalate in Uttarakhand as Congress plans a massive protest march to the Secretariat following an FIR against Rahul Gandhi. CM Dhami hits back, accusing Gandhi of 'finding caste even in a cup of tea'.

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  • FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi regarding the 'purification' controversy in Haldwani.
  • Congress to lead a massive protest march to the Uttarakhand Secretariat.
  • CM Pushkar Singh Dhami labels Gandhi's politics as 'narrow-minded'.
  • Support for Gandhi pours in from Sachin Pilot and Akhilesh Yadav.

Uttarakhand has become the epicenter of a fierce political battle following the registration of an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. In a strong show of defiance, the Congress party has announced a massive march to the state secretariat on Tuesday, starting at 10:30 AM, to protest what they term as 'political vendetta'.

The legal turmoil stems from a 'purification' controversy in Haldwani. According to police sources, a member of the Valmiki community filed a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi cast a casteist hue over a religious ritual performed at a program attended by the AICC chief. The FIR has been registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) pertaining to promoting enmity between groups and hurting religious sentiments, along with the SC/ST Act.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this clash is not merely about a legal FIR, but a strategic battle over the 'Dalit' vote bank ahead of upcoming political cycles. By framing the issue as 'purification' vs 'discrimination', both the BJP and Congress are attempting to claim the moral high ground on caste dynamics in North India.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot intervened, stating that the Constitution prohibits untouchability and caste-based discrimination. He alleged that BJP supporters humiliated a Dalit individual through 'purification' rituals, and instead of acting against the perpetrators, the state has targeted Rahul Gandhi. Former CM Harish Rawat echoed these sentiments, calling the complainant a BJP active worker.

"The use of SC/ST Act in political disputes has become a double-edged sword, often used to silence opposition under the guise of protecting marginalized communities."

The ripple effect of this FIR has reached other states. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav condemned the move, stating that the BJP's 'anti-Dalit mindset' is evident in such actions. Similarly, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the BJP of misusing investigative agencies to suppress political opponents.

Responding to the backlash, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami took a sharp swipe at Gandhi. While sharing tea with locals in Khatima, Dhami remarked that he felt the taste of togetherness in the tea but saw no 'caste'. He accused Rahul Gandhi of obsessively searching for caste and discrimination even in a disposable tea cup, calling it the pinnacle of narrow politics.

Did You Know?: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) recently replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), making this one of the first high-profile political cases registered under the new legal framework.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why was the FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi?
The FIR was filed following a complaint that he cast casteist remarks on a religious ritual in Haldwani, allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

p>2. How is the Congress party responding to this?
The party is organizing a protest march to the Uttarakhand Secretariat and has sought the immediate withdrawal of the FIR.