Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Parliament Skit Over Ram Temple Sparks Hindu Sentiment Outcry
A group of opposition MPs performed a short play at the Indian Parliament.
They said money meant for the Ram temple was being stolen.
The Bharatiya Janata Party and a Hindu group said the play was rude and hurt Hindu feelings.
They want the protestors to apologize.
The protestors say they are protecting Hindu faith and will not back down.
The Hindu group says an investigation is happening into the alleged theft.
Legal complaints have been filed against the protestors.
The whole thing is causing a big argument about religion and politics in India.
Opposition MPs staged a skit at Parliament alleging embezzlement of Ram temple donations.
BJP and VHP leaders condemned the skit as insulting to Sanatan Dharma and demanded apologies.
Pappu Yadav defended the protest as a defense of Sanatan and denied insulting saints.
VHP claimed an SIT investigation is underway into alleged theft by temple employees.
Legal complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, and others in Delhi and Varanasi.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, BJP, VHP leaders
- What
- Opposition MPs staged a skit alleging embezzlement of Ram temple donations
- When
- August 1-2, 2024
- Where
- Parliament complex, New Delhi
- Why
- Protest against alleged theft and to defend Sanatan Dharma
- Event
- Parliament Skit on Ram Temple Donations
- Date
- August 1-2, 2024
- Location
- Parliament complex, New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Tarun Chugh, Surender Gupta
- Outcome
- Legal complaints filed, SIT investigation underway