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Priyanka Gandhi urges Modi to file FIR, cites constitutional duty in shuddhikaran row
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:34 PM
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Speaking at a Congress event hosted by senior leader G. V. Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi said the Prime Minister must respect the Constitution by ensuring a First Information Report is filed in the ongoing shuddhikaran dispute.
Priyanka Gandhi addressed a gathering on the stage of senior Congress leader G.V. Kharge, where she criticised the government's handling of the controversy dubbed "shuddhikaran".
She urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respect constitutional norms by ensuring that a First Information Report (FIR) is promptly filed in the matter, stating that legal action is essential for upholding the rule of law.
The demand comes as opposition parties intensify pressure over the shuddhikaran issue, alleging that the controversy reflects attempts to alter established policies.
Congress framed the call as part of its broader effort to hold the government accountable ahead of upcoming elections.
At the time of reporting, the Prime Minister's Office had not issued a response.
She urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respect constitutional norms by ensuring that a First Information Report (FIR) is promptly filed in the matter, stating that legal action is essential for upholding the rule of law.
The demand comes as opposition parties intensify pressure over the shuddhikaran issue, alleging that the controversy reflects attempts to alter established policies.
Congress framed the call as part of its broader effort to hold the government accountable ahead of upcoming elections.
At the time of reporting, the Prime Minister's Office had not issued a response.