BJP’s ‘casteist nature’ exposed by Haldwani ritual defence, says Congress
The Congress party accused the BJP of revealing a caste‑based bias after the party defended a ritual held in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. BJP state chief Mahendra Bhatt said the event’s venue had been ‘polluted’ by slogans he deemed unsuitable for a religious setting, rejecting the opposition’s criticism of the ceremony. The exchange highlights tensions over caste and religious symbolism.