Archive · 3 Aug 2026
BJP Accuses Opposition of Ridiculing Hindu Saints in Parliament Protest
The BJP said that some opposition MPs were mocking Hindu saints during a protest in Parliament.
The protest was about money that people said was stolen from a donation box at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The opposition did a skit where one MP pretended to take money from the box.
BJP leaders said this was disrespectful and hurt religious feelings.
They also said the opposition should talk about problems inside Parliament instead of outside.
The BJP praised the Prime Minister for his work and asked for strict action against the protest.
The protest happened in the Parliament building in New Delhi on August 3, 2024.
BJP accused opposition MPs of mocking Hindu saints during a protest over alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a skit in Parliament House complex, claiming money was stolen from donation boxes.
BJP leaders Tarun Chugh, Dinesh Sharma, and Nishikant Dubey criticized the protest, calling it disrespectful and urging strict action.
The protest involved MPs wearing saffron robes, with one MP allegedly pocketing money to symbolize theft, sparking accusations of insulting Sanatan Dharma.
BJP praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and called for the opposition to raise issues inside Parliament rather than outside.
- Who
- Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and opposition MPs including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- What
- Protest over alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
- When
- Monday, August 3, 2024
- Where
- Parliament House complex, New Delhi
- Why
- Opposition alleged donation theft and police excesses; BJP said the protest insulted Hindu saints
- Event
- Ram Temple donation protest
- Date
- August 3, 2024
- Location
- Parliament House complex, New Delhi
- Accused party
- Opposition MPs (Congress, Independent)
- Accuser
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Key figures
- Tarun Chugh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav