Kharge VS Nadda: ‘Shuddhikaran’ Row Sparks Fiery Rajya Sabha Showdown; Chairman Says ‘All Purified’

A heated verbal clash erupted in the Rajya Sabha on 13 August 2026 between Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Minister JP Nadda over the ‘Shuddhikaran’ row linked to Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani. Kharge condemned untouchability, declared that no purification was needed, and demanded action against those involved.

Nadda firmly rejected the charge, stating that the BJP does not support any such activities, leading to a sharp face-off that created ruckus in the House.