Opposition enacts Ram Temple theft in Parliament, BJP seeks action
INDIA bloc MPs engage in street theatre to target Centre over alleged Ram Temple embezzlement; Pappu Yadav dresses up in saffron to play priest, Opposition MPs line up as devotees
On July 31, 2026, the Opposition staged a skit in Parliament's courtyard, accusing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya of theft of donations. Opposition MPs donned saffron robes, playing the roles of a dishonest priest and devotees, while the BJP accused the protest of being "disgraceful". They demanded action from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against MPs who participated.
The Opposition sought a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action at Jantar Mantar on July 20. Steel donation boxes were placed at Parliament's main entrance, with Opposition members acting as devotees placing fake donations into the boxes. A Samajwadi Party MP staged a mock confrontation with the 'priest', demanding an explanation for the theft.
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