The Congress party slammed the FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it casteist. BJP countered that Rahul raised the issue belatedly after a threat from Kharge.

An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi under various sections and the SC/ST Act. The complainant alleged Rahul gave a caste angle to cleaning work at the rally.

Uttarakhand CM stated state residents are unaware of Kharge's caste.

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