Haldwani

Surendra Agarwal, senior journalist and political commentator covering Uttarakhand politics and the state's electoral developments.

Uttarakhand politics has intensified after police registered an FIR over an alleged “purification” ceremony at Haldwani’s Ramlila Maidan following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally. The BJP and Congress have intensified their political attacks as both parties focus on the Dalit vote ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

Bengaluru Police have registered a Zero FIR against Uttarakhand BJP members and others over an alleged purification ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground following a rally addressed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The case has triggered a fresh political controversy over allegations of caste discrimination.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged J.P. Nadda to ensure action over the controversial “purification” incident at Haldwani Ramlila Ground. With the Congress planning a protest march to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s residence on September 7, the issue is emerging as a fresh political flashpoint in the state. Read the latest political developments on Indian Rajniti – www.indianrajneeti.com.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.