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Mayawati seeks strict action over alleged Haldwani stage purification
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has condemned the alleged purification of a stage in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s programme. In a post on X, she called the incident “highly…
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Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has condemned the alleged purification of a stage in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s programme. In a post on X, she called the incident “highly condemnable and concerning” and demanded that the government act under strict laws against those responsible.
Mayawati described them as “casteist and feudal elements” and said they should be sent to jail. She also urged the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief to take cognizance of the matter, referring to remarks about depriving economically stronger Dalits of reservation. Mayawati separately condemned an attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims will likely reduce this to another party exchange, but the central issue is whether a public venue was actually subjected to caste-based purification and who ordered it. Mayawati’s political language is sharp, while the allegation still needs a clear official account and evidence. Any action should follow verified facts, not social media outrage. The immediate test is whether Uttarakhand authorities identify those responsible and register a case under applicable law.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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