Rahul Gandhi Meets Uttarakhand Gym Owner 'Mohammad Deepak' Amid Communal Dispute

Rahul Gandhi met Deepak Kumar, a gym owner from Uttarakhand known as 'Mohammad Deepak' after defending a Muslim shopkeeper from alleged harassment by Bajrang Dal activists over a shop's name. Gandhi praised Deepak's courage and unity message, promising to visit his gym and take membership. The incident led to threats and a sharp decline in Deepak's gym business. Police registered FIRs following protests and demonstrations. BJP criticized Gandhi's meeting, alleging it promotes appeasement, while Congress framed it as support for constitutional values and communal harmony.