Hyderabad, Aug. 30 -- Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Sunday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on the 'Shuddhikaran' (purification) ritual, accusing him of indulging in "cheap politics" and attempting to create divisions in the country.

The row erupted after Gandhi demanded the immediate registration of an FIR under the SC/ST Act against those who allegedly performed a 'Shuddhikaran' ritual in Uttarakhand following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's visit.

Speaking to ANI, Rao alleged that Gandhi was resorting to "cheap politics" by misinterpreting the ritual that took place at Ramlila Maidan, adding that the ritual was also performed by members of the Dalit community.

"Mr R...