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Uttarakhand Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana calls purification of Kharge rally venue outrageous
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🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM
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Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana criticised the cleaning ritual performed before Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally in Uttarakhand, calling it an outrageous act.
Uttarakhand Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana publicly condemned the ritual cleaning of the venue slated for Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s upcoming rally. Dhasmana described the act as “outrageous,” arguing that such symbolic gestures distract from substantive political issues.
The purification, reportedly involving traditional rites and the use of holy water, was organized by local party volunteers ahead of the rally scheduled in the state’s capital. While supporters said the ceremony was meant to invoke blessings, Dhasmana said it risked politicising religious practices.
His remarks were made during a press briefing in Dehradun, where he urged the party to focus on policy discussions rather than ceremonial displays. No immediate response was recorded from Kharge or other senior Congress officials.
Political analysts noted that internal disagreements over campaign tactics have surfaced in several states as the Congress prepares for upcoming elections. The incident underscores ongoing debates within the party about the role of cultural symbolism in political events.
The rally is expected to draw a sizable crowd, and security arrangements are being finalized by the state administration.
The purification, reportedly involving traditional rites and the use of holy water, was organized by local party volunteers ahead of the rally scheduled in the state’s capital. While supporters said the ceremony was meant to invoke blessings, Dhasmana said it risked politicising religious practices.
His remarks were made during a press briefing in Dehradun, where he urged the party to focus on policy discussions rather than ceremonial displays. No immediate response was recorded from Kharge or other senior Congress officials.
Political analysts noted that internal disagreements over campaign tactics have surfaced in several states as the Congress prepares for upcoming elections. The incident underscores ongoing debates within the party about the role of cultural symbolism in political events.
The rally is expected to draw a sizable crowd, and security arrangements are being finalized by the state administration.