Mallikarjun Kharge Links Hinduism's Decline to Caste Discrimination and Untouchability
AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that Hinduism is facing extinction due to persistent caste discrimination and untouchability. Speaking at the 70th Dhamma Chakra Pravartana Day at Buddha Vihara, he cited an incident in Uttarakhand where the spot of his speech was washed days later, calling it a form of mental torture. Kharge referenced B.R. Ambedkar's 1935 declaration rejecting Hinduism due to injustice and highlighted Buddhism as a path to liberation from religious discrimination.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: news18, deccanherald. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 21 Oct, 09:40 pm. Other outlets followed.