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Mallikarjun Kharge raised the Haldwani incident in the Rajya Sabha.
A havan was reportedly held after Kharge’s August 8 rally.
The ceremony allegedly sought to “purify” the Ramlila Ground.
Kharge said he had discussed public issues without invoking religion or community.
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He described the act as treating him as “untouchable.”
Kharge questioned the incident’s democratic and constitutional implications.
JP Nadda condemned the reported ceremony and rejected such activities.
Nadda denied BJP support or worker involvement and promised an investigation.
The chair condemned untouchability during the Rajya Sabha exchange.
Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal alleged links between Shri Ram Sena and the BJP.