Amid Haldwani ‘purification’ row, why Congress, BJP scramble for Dalit vote
Political tensions escalated in Haldwani over an alleged purification ritual following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's rally on August 8. Both the BJP and Congress are intensifying efforts to engage Dalit voters in Uttarakhand, UP, and Punjab ahead of the February 2027 Assembly elections, as the controversy unfolds. The outcome could significantly impact voter sentiment in these key states.