FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani 'purification' remarks
An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi after a complaint from a Valmiki community member, alleging he made casteist remarks regarding a 'purification yajna' performed in Haldwani. This ritual occurred on August 11, following a Congress meeting led by Mallikarjun Kharge on August 8. The incident has sparked significant political controversy in the region.