Speaking in the Rajya Sabha Kharge had said, “I was in Haldwani where I made a public speech at Ramlila Maidan. Lakhs of people were there. At that time, I did not mention the name of any community or religion; I only reiterated the issues of the Govt. But after my speech, people of BJP performed a havan there to ‘purify’ that stage…Is this the way in a democracy? How are you protecting the Constitution? I am the LoP.”