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Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav stage protest over Ram temple theft
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Opposition MPs staged a skit in Parliament on July 31, 2026, alleging embezzlement of Ram Temple donations.
Pappu Yadav, dressed as a temple priest, collected donations and slipped money into his pocket to portray the alleged scam.
Rahul Gandhi and other MPs participated by placing money in donation boxes during the protest.
The skit occurred near the Makar Dwar steps amid demands for Amit Shah to address the House.
BJP's Giriraj Singh condemned the protest as an insult to Hindu traditions.
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