Congress Bhavan, Dimapur, on Thursday, condemning the reported “purification” ritual carried out at the venue of a Congress rally in Haldwani following the presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
The protest denounced the act as discriminatory and contrary to the principles of equality, dignity and fraternity guaranteed under the Constitution of India. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has described the incident as an affront to human dignity and constitutional values.
Addressing the gathering, the DCC Dimapur said untouchability, caste discrimination and hatred have no place in a democratic and constitutional India. Protesters carried messages including “No to Untouchability, Yes to Equality”, “Human Dignity Is Not Negotiable” and “One Constitution, One Equality, One India”.
The DCC clarified that the protest was not directed against any religion or community, but against discrimination, untouchability and the humiliation of human beings. It stated that India’s strength lies in its diversity, equality and constitutional fraternity, and that these values must be protected by every citizen.
The DCC Dimapur also expressed solidarity with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and reaffirmed its commitment to defending the dignity and equality of every Indian citizen.
It reiterated its message: “No to discrimination. No to untouchability. Yes to equality, dignity and constitutional democracy.”
