{"id":7288,"date":"2026-08-04T06:32:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/channel1.in\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/opposition-mps-protest-parliament-ram-temple-theft\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T06:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:32:33","slug":"opposition-mps-protest-parliament-ram-temple-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/channel1.in\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/opposition-mps-protest-parliament-ram-temple-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Opposition MPs Protest in Parliament Over Ram Temple Donation Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Opposition MPs, including prominent leaders like Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, took to the streets of the Parliament House complex on Tuesday to protest the alleged theft of donations intended for the Ram temple in Ayodhya and to condemn police actions against student protesters.<\/strong> The protest reflected the growing tensions surrounding the government&#8217;s handling of sensitive religious issues and civil rights concerns. <\/p>\n<p>The demonstrators gathered near the Makar Dwar, brandishing placards that read slogans like \u2018chhanda chor, gaddi chor\u2019 and \u2018Amit Shah jawaab do,\u2019 directing their ire towards the government. Their chants resonated across the complex, highlighting what they termed an urgent need for accountability from the Home Minister.<\/p>\n<p>Symbolically, the MPs set up donation boxes at the protest site to represent the alleged financial misconduct surrounding the Ram temple donations. They encircled these boxes, raising their voices against the state\u2019s actions. Some lawmakers contributed money to the boxes, further illustrating their claim that the donations had been misappropriated.<\/p>\n<p>Prominent figures in the demonstration included Dimple Yadav and Dharmendra Yadav from the Samajwadi Party, Sagarika Ghose from the Trinamool Congress, and RJD members Sanjay Yadav and Manoj Jha. This diverse mix of opposition voices underscored a united front against the perceived injustices by the government.<\/p>\n<p>The protestors carried a large banner proclaiming, \u2018Why Amit Shah absent from Parliament?\u2019 This banner aimed to press the Home Minister to address the alleged issues directly. The absence of Shah, a central figure in the government, fueled further discontent among protestors who demanded clarity and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>The coalition of opposition parties known as the INDIA bloc has vowed to intensify their efforts to hold the government accountable regarding the dual issues of the alleged donation theft from the temple and the use of force against protesting students last week. <\/p>\n<p>Floor leaders from the INDIA bloc convened in the office of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, to strategize their approach. During this meeting, they expressed their collective commitment to elevating these pressing issues in parliamentary discussions and pushing for a thorough investigation into the alleged \u2018chhanda chori\u2019 and allegations against police brutality.<\/p>\n<p>This recent outburst of dissent within Parliament underscores a significant moment in Indian politics, where questions over religious contributions and civil liberties converge. 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