"Purification" Rituals: A Tainted Tradition in Modern India Rahul Gandhi's recent press conference at Congress headquarters has brought attention to a disturbing practice that has been hidden in plain sight.
The Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh have been accused of performing "purification" rituals, allegedly aimed at cleansing venues where opposition leaders speak.
This act is a stark reminder that some traditions are deeply ingrained in Indian society and can be justified under the guise of cultural practices.