Dehradun, Oct. 24 -- Ahead of the February 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections, the political climate between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Indian National Congress has intensified. Several key controversies-ranging from allegations of communal polarisation to high-profile criminal cases and severe internal factionalism-are driving the political narrative. Both parties face distinct strategic imperatives to win over the electorate.
There have been major controversies involving politicians and ministers. There was the Haldwani 'shuddhikaran' row following a rally by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani in August 2026. There is also the ongoing controversy involving Minister Rekha Arya, in which alle...