Rahul Gandhi Praises Uttarakhand Trainer Deepak for Defending Shopkeeper Amid Protests

Rahul Gandhi met Deepak Kumar, a gym trainer from Uttarakhand who defended a Muslim shopkeeper against protests demanding a shop name change in Kotdwar. Gandhi praised Kumar for standing firm against hate, protecting the Constitution and the tricolour, and called his actions a patriotic example. The incident involved clashes with Bajrang Dal activists on January 26 and 31, with police registering FIRs on complaints from both sides. Gandhi encouraged courage and unity, emphasizing equality and harmony.