The Congress party has announced it will raise the issue of the alleged theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. The party is also demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the matter.
Congress Calls Ram Mandir Donation Theft a Major Corruption Scandal
Congress general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal said the Opposition would raise the issue during the upcoming session. He described the alleged embezzlement as not only a major corruption scandal but also an assault on the faith of Hindus.
According to National Herald, Venugopal stated, "Every issue concerning the people of this country will be raised by the Opposition in Parliament. The Ram Mandir donation issue is one of the biggest corruption issues in the country."
Congress Targets RSS and VHP Over Alleged Theft
Targeting organisations associated with the temple movement, Venugopal alleged that the RSS and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) are responsible for the theft. He said, "Now they are sa..."
The Congress party has been holding simultaneous press conferences in 50 cities, including Chandigarh, Jammu, Lucknow, Kanpur, Chennai, and Coimbatore, over the last four days to highlight the issue.
Demand for PM Modi and Amit Shah's Statement
The Congress is seeking a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament regarding the alleged donation theft. The party has accused the BJP-led government of silence on the matter.
Congress has accused the BJP-RSS ecosystem of misusing Ram Temple donations, calling the silence of PM Modi and Amit Shah "shocking."
Our Take: A Political Storm Over Faith and Funds
The Congress party's decision to raise the Ram Mandir donation theft in Parliament is a significant political move. By linking the alleged corruption to the faith of Hindus, the party is trying to put the BJP government on the defensive. The demand for a statement from PM Modi and Amit Shah shows that the Congress sees this as a high-impact issue that could resonate with voters. In our view, this is not just about the money — it is about the trust of millions of devotees who donated to the temple. The government will need to address these allegations clearly and transparently to avoid further political damage.
