A controversial exchange in Rajya Sabha saw Dhankhar’s remarks on Ramesh potentially replacing Kharge lead to accusations of reinforcing the ‘Varna’ system. Kharge, who is a Dalit, said Dhankhar was bringing in the “Varna” (caste) system by calling Ramesh “intelligent and gifted”, and by implication labelling him “dull”. An agitated Dhankhar then rapped Kharge for “twisting” his remarks.

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A devastating incident occurred during a religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of at least 116 lives and leaving more than 300 people wounded. The majority of the victims were women and children, as confirmed by Manoj Kumar Singh, the chief secretary of UP, and Prashant Kumar, the director general of police (DGP), who visited the site in the late evening to assess the situation.