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Haldwani purification row: Valmiki community alleges complainant against Rahul Gandhi falsely used community name

Valmiki community members in Haldwani allege the complainant against Rahul Gandhi is Amit Kumar. They claim he falsely uses their community name for political gain. The community has submitted a complaint urging an impartial investigation into the matter. Police have registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on…

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SC-ST MPs of Congress decide to petition president on 'purification' row

Thirty-two SC-ST Congress MPs will submit a memorandum to President Murmu. They are protesting a purification ceremony held in Haldwani after a rally. This incident is seen as an assault on constitutional values and dignity. The MPs plan to form a parliamentary forum to address such issues. They will meet…

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Uttarakhand govt seals unrecognised madrasas in Dehradun, Haldwani; 20 institutions shut so far

The Uttarakhand government has sealed unrecognised madrasas in Dehradun and Haldwani as part of an ongoing crackdown on institutions operating without prescribed recognition and academic standards. Authorities said 17 madrasas have now been sealed across the state, while three others discontinued operations, taking the total number of unrecognised institutions closed…

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Carrying out purification at Haldwani rally site was an act of 'untouchability': Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge questioned Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah's silence on the issue. He urged people to support Rahul Gandhi's fight for Dalits and women.

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Congress plans nationwide protests over FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Congress will organize state-level protest marches nationwide against Rahul Gandhi's FIR. They are demanding an FIR against BJP workers for a casteist ritual. The party opposes the BJP's anti-Dalit and anti-constitutional agenda. An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. This action follows remarks about a purification ritual…

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FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Haldwani ‘purification’ ritual

An FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani. This action follows a complaint alleging casteist remarks made by the Congress leader. The complaint claims Gandhi gave a casteist spin to a religious ritual. Various laws, including the SC/ST Act, have been invoked against him. The FIR stems from…

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"Direct assault on dignity of every Dalit citizen": Shashi Tharoor slams "BJP's ideology" amid chaos over Haldwani 'shuddhikaran' row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned a recent purification ritual as untouchability. He stated the act was unconstitutional and unacceptable under law. Rahul Gandhi also criticized the BJP and RSS for practicing untouchability openly. The controversy arose after a Congress rally in Haldwani on August 8. Kharge demanded strict legal action…

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'BJP has nothing to do with it': U'khand Minister Khajan Das rejects Cong's claim of Kharge's insult in Haldwani purification ritual

Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das firmly rejected Congress accusations about a purification ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, asserting that the BJP has no links to the event and accusing the opposition of distorting facts to mislead the Dalit community. Rahul Gandhi condemned the act, labeling it as untouchability and a violation…

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'BJP-RSS oppose Dalit progress': Rahul Gandhi at party briefing calls for FIR over Haldwani 'purification'

Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR against individuals performing a purification ritual. He alleged this ritual reflected the BJP-RSS mindset against Dalits. Gandhi stated the act amounted to untouchability and violated constitutional law. He linked the incident to an ideological battle for the Constitution's protection. The Congress leader highlighted ongoing caste…

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Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP linked ‘purification’ ritual after Haldwani speech; Union Minister Nadda assures probe

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar as LoP Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP-linked individuals performed a 'purification' ritual at a stage after his rally. Kharge decried the act as "untouchability," demanding arrests under the law. Leader of the House JP Nadda condemned the alleged incident, promising an investigation, while the Chairman urged action…

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Row erupts over 'shuddhikaran' after Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in Haldwani; Congress, BJP trade charges

A heated political clash erupted between Congress and BJP over a controversial purification ceremony. Congress accused a BJP-affiliated group of conducting the rituals based on Mallikarjun Kharge's caste, to which the BJP retaliated, claiming such allegations were aimed at defaming them. The BJP further asserted that slogans used during the…

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Meet this Indian woman from Uttarakhand who holds a Guinness World Record for nearly 9 foot long hair; her secret is surprisingly simple

Renu Dhariyal from Haldwani, Uttarakhand, has achieved a new Guinness World Record for her exceptionally long hair. Her hair measures an impressive 271.5 centimeters, surpassing the previous record holder from Ukraine. Renu stopped cutting her hair in 2015, inspired by traditional Indian views on beauty and identity. She maintains her…

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20 months on, no answers in Haldwani violence deaths

On February 8, 2024, Haldwani in Uttarakhand witnessed a violent clash between police and local residents. A curfew was imposed, internet services were shut down, and shoot-at-sight orders were issued. By the end of the day, six people were dead and dozens – including civilians and police personnel – injured.

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Hindustan reporter assaulted while recording video of campus violence

The police are looking for two suspects and have held two accused for allegedly assaulting and looting Hindustan reporter Pramod Dalakoti at a private college in Haldwani.

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Haldwani railway land: SC asks govt to come out with rehabilitation scheme before removing encroachments

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and state government to come out with a rehabilitation scheme for people asked to vacate railway land in Uttarakhand's Haldwani area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Police arrest five women in connection with Haldwani violence

Uttarakhand Police arrests five women for rioting in Haldwani violence, related to mosque demolition, leaving five dead.

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Co-accused in Haldwani violence arrested

Uttarakhand Police arrested Abdul Moeed, co-accused in the violence that took place in Haldwani

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Haldwani violence: Sessions court grants 10-day police custody to Abdul Malik

Abdul Malik, the prime suspect in the Haldwani violence, was presented before the Sessions Court in Haldwani. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Police arrested ‘mastermind’ of Haldwani violence

Haldwani violence alleged mastermind Abdul Malik was arrested from Delhi on Saturday, Nainital SSP Prahlad Narayan Meena said.

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Uttarakhand Police nabs Haldwani violence mastermind Abdul Malik in Delhi

Abdul Malik was among six persons who were booked for criminal conspiracy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand Haldwani violence | Curfew lifted entirely from riot-hit Banbhoolpura

Uttarakhand Haldwani violence: Curfew was lifted entirely from the riot-hit Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, 12 days after the restrictions were first clamped

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Watch | Uttarakhand Haldwani violence | All you need to know

On February 8, municipal authorities in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, demolished a mosque and a madrasa claiming they were illegal structures

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Sticks, stones, and bullet wounds in Haldwani

On February 8, 2024, municipal authorities in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, demolished a mosque and a madrasa claiming they were illegal structures. Consequent clash between the residents of the area and the police has claimed five lives

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Haldwani violence | Posters of ‘rioters’ put up in Banbhoolpura

Police released posters of nine miscreants, wanted in connection with the violence in Banbhoolpura in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani

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ADG reaches Haldwani violence site, reviews new police post, discusses roadmap for police station

A week after violence broke out in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura following the demolition of an allegedly "illegal structure" as part of an anti-encroachment drive, ADG reached the violence site. Read further on Dynamite News:

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