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Pawan Khera sides with Rahul Gandhi on Uttarakhand ‘Shuddhikaran’ controversy, slams BJP for partisanship
✍️ ANI News
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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Congress leader Pawan Khera publicly backed Rahul Gandhi’s stance on the Uttarakhand ‘Shuddhikaran’ issue, accusing the BJP of using the matter for political gain.
Pawan Khera, a senior figure in the Congress party, voiced his support for Rahul Gandhi after the latter raised concerns over the Uttarakhand government's use of the term "Shuddhikaran" in recent statements. Khera characterised the controversy as a political tool being wielded by the ruling BJP, alleging that the party is exploiting the issue to score electoral points.
In his remarks, Khera warned that partisan handling of the "Shuddhikaran" row could deepen communal sensitivities and divert attention from genuine developmental challenges in the hill state. He urged the BJP to focus on policy rather than rhetoric, and called for a transparent dialogue on the matter.
The comments come as the Uttarakhand debate continues to attract national attention, with opposition leaders framing it as evidence of the ruling party's inclination toward identity‑based politics. No official response from the BJP has been recorded at the time of reporting.
In his remarks, Khera warned that partisan handling of the "Shuddhikaran" row could deepen communal sensitivities and divert attention from genuine developmental challenges in the hill state. He urged the BJP to focus on policy rather than rhetoric, and called for a transparent dialogue on the matter.
The comments come as the Uttarakhand debate continues to attract national attention, with opposition leaders framing it as evidence of the ruling party's inclination toward identity‑based politics. No official response from the BJP has been recorded at the time of reporting.