Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar condemns FIR against Rahul over Haldwani ‘purification’ row

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar condemned the FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi. The FIR was filed in Uttarakhand over remarks made about a ritual. Gandhi had criticized the purification ritual after a rally by Mallikarjun Kharge. Shivakumar stated the ritual raised concerns about untouchability and caste discrimination. He affirmed the Congress party's opposition to caste discrimination and support for constitutional values.