Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has demanded an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and their associates over remarks made by Kharge, according to a video statement from Dehradun.

Dhami accused the Congress and its alliance of abandoning political decorum. He said the comments showed that the party had crossed every line of acceptable conduct.

The chief minister said, "It seems that the entire Congress party, the whole alliance, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and their associates have completely lost their mental balance due to being out of power. Such statements demonstrate that they have abandoned all sense of decency and decorum; they have crossed every line, and for this, they must apologise."

Dhami’s remarks were directed at Kharge and the wider Congress alliance. The material available does not specify the exact comments by Kharge that prompted the response.

Uttarakhand political dispute

The exchange comes after an earlier dispute involving Kharge’s rally in Haldwani. The Hindu reported on 13 August 2026 that a controversy had emerged over the alleged “shuddhikaran” of the venue after the Congress president’s rally.

The New Indian Express reported on 16 August 2026 that Dhami had accused Congress of caste politics over the “purification” of the Haldwani Ramlila ground. Congress later protested outside the residence of the Uttarakhand BJP chief over remarks connected with the issue, according to ThePrint’s 30 August 2026 report.

The Indian Express reported on 9 September 2026 that Uttarakhand Police had filed an FIR in connection with the “shuddhikaran” controversy. The FIR indicates a formal police case, but the available material does not establish a court finding or final outcome.

The dispute has kept the Congress and BJP trading accusations in Uttarakhand. Dhami’s latest statement adds a direct demand for an apology to the continuing political confrontation.

What happens next

The available information records Dhami’s criticism and his demand for an apology. It does not state whether Kharge, Gandhi or the Congress alliance has responded to this latest statement.

The earlier controversy has also involved political protests and an FIR. Any further development would depend on responses from the parties and the progress of the police case.

Conclusion

Dhami has publicly condemned Kharge’s remarks and called for an apology from the Congress leadership and its associates. The statement comes amid an ongoing Uttarakhand dispute linked to the Haldwani venue controversy and an FIR reported by Uttarakhand Police.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who criticised Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami criticised the remarks in a statement from Dehradun.

Q. Whom did Dhami ask to apologise?

Dhami demanded an apology from Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, the Congress party, the wider alliance and their associates.

Q. What did Dhami accuse Congress of doing?

He accused the Congress and its alliance of abandoning decency and decorum and crossing every line.

Q. What earlier controversy is linked to the dispute?

The dispute is linked to the reported “shuddhikaran” or “purification” of the Haldwani Ramlila ground after Kharge’s rally.

Q. Was an FIR reported in the matter?

Yes. The Indian Express reported that Uttarakhand Police filed an FIR in connection with the controversy on 9 September 2026.

Q. Has a court decision been reported?

The available information does not report a court decision or final outcome in the matter.

Q. Has Congress responded to Dhami’s latest statement?

The available information does not state whether Kharge, Gandhi or the Congress alliance has responded.