Kharge slams BJP over FIR against Rahul Gandhi amid 'purification' row
Kharge said Gandhi had raised his voice both inside and outside the parliament on issues concerning Dalits, women, students, inflation, and unemployment. He asserted that the Congress would not be intimidated by such actions.
- Why it matters
- The excerpt does not specify what the FIR alleges or its concrete consequences. It states Kharge's response but not the charge's nature or effect on Gandhi.
- Most affected
- Rahul Gandhi — Subject of an FIR; Congress pledges not to be deterred by action against him.
- Likely next
- Whether the FIR proceeds to formal charges or investigation, and any statement from Gandhi or BJP on the matter.