Congress protests in Malappuram over Kharge insult

Congress held a protest march in Malappuram over an alleged insult to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, following a 'purification' ritual at a Haldwani rally stage. AICC general secretary K C Venugopal led the march, part of a nationwide agitation demanding an apology from the Sangh Parivar. The issue sparked a political storm in Parliament, with BJP's JP Nadda condemning the act and promising an investigation.