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4 September 2026

Congress protest against purification ritual in Uttarakhand

The incident serves as a contemporary case study for discussing the persistence of caste-based discrimination and the conflict between traditional practices and constitutional morality, though it lacks the status of a landmark legal or policy development.

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Notes

  • The incident involves a 'shuddhikaran' (purification) ritual performed at a public ground in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following a political rally.
  • The ritual has been criticized as an act of caste-based discrimination, drawing parallels to historical instances of untouchability such as the Mahad Satyagraha.
  • The issue highlights the ongoing tension between constitutional values of equality and traditional practices rooted in caste hierarchy.
  • Legal concerns have been raised regarding the lack of FIR registration against those involved in the ritual, despite assurances of investigation.
  • The incident raises questions about the enforcement of laws against untouchability and the role of public institutions in upholding constitutional morality.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 4 in Haldwani purification ritual controversy, which has been running since 14 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional provisions aimed at eradicating untouchability and analyze the challenges in their effective implementation in contemporary Indian society. 150 words
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  2. The persistence of caste-based discriminatory practices in public spaces poses a significant challenge to the constitutional vision of social justice. Examine the role of the state and civil society in addressing such manifestations of social exclusion. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution specifically abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form?

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