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‘BJP ideology’ root cause of Kharge ‘shuddhikaran’ row, alleges Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor said, “justice for Kharge ji is justice for all Dalits,” and said the Congress would not remain silent over the incident.
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- Why it matters
- The allegation frames a dispute within Indian politics around caste, with Tharoor claiming the incident affects all Dalits and signalling Congress will pursue the matter publicly.
- Most affected
- Mallikarjun Kharge — Subject of a controversy Congress says it will not drop without seeking justice
Dalit communities — Tharoor argues their interests are at stake in the Congress response to the incident - Likely next
- Whether Congress takes formal political or legal action in response to the incident, and how the BJP responds to the accusation.