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Haldwani Ritual Raises Untouchability Questions

HALDWANI PURIFICATION RITUAL RAISES UNTOUCHABILITY QUESTIONS Why in the News? A purification ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally has triggered debate over untouchability, caste-based purity and pollution. The controversy raises questions about whether cleansing a public space after a Dalit person’s presence can attract constitutional and criminal liability. Legal Framework: …