New Delhi : Congress National President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond in the House of Parliament regarding the alleged theft of assets from the Ram Mandir. Kharge made the demand on Sunday, emphasising that the opposition raised the matter on behalf of the public.
Speaking to ANI, Kharge stated the issue involves the alleged theft of valuables stored within the temple, including jewellery, silver, gold, money, and other treasures. “We were the first to raise the issue of theft of the assets inside the temple… Who appointed that trust of caretakers? It was our Prime Minister. Who inaugurated it? He did. Who started the worship? He did. Who hoisted the flag at the Ram Mandir? He did. Who selected the trust members? He did. That is precisely why we want that, since he orchestrated everything, to come to the House and provide a reply,” Kharge said.
Kharge questioned the composition and operation of the trust managing the temple’s affairs, seeking an explanation from the Prime Minister about the alleged incident. He referenced missing valuables, including jewellery, silver, gold, money, gold bricks, and a gold Ramcharitmanas book.
He added that the allegations had caused distress among those who hold faith in the Ram Temple and Lord Ram, affecting their religious sentiments. Kharge noted that individuals raising concerns about the theft, based on their faith, expected opposition parties to act, and asserted that Congress had taken up the issue on the public’s behalf.
