Drama at Parliament: MP Pappu Yadav turns sadhu — Watch opposition leaders staging Ram Mandir donation ‘theft’ issue

Drama at Parliament: Pappu Yadav’s Ram Mandir Donation Protest

Theindiapostdaily.com – Drama at Parliament reached new heights on Friday as opposition lawmakers staged an elaborate street theatre performance to protest alleged mismanagement of Ram Mandir contributions. The theatrical display, organized in the traditional nukkad natak style, saw Purnia MP Pappu Yadav transform into a sadhu-like figure, wearing saffron priestly robes as a symbolic gesture. This visual spectacle served as a pointed critique of what opposition leaders describe as the central government’s inadequate response to the donation controversy surrounding the Ayodhya temple.

The performance cleverly depicted a narrative of betrayal by a temple priest who was supposed to safeguard public offerings. Pappu Yadav, taking on the role of the central character, collected monetary contributions from fellow opposition members who played the part of devoted worshippers. He held a photograph of Lord Ram from Ayodhya while standing before three collection boxes adorned with marigold flowers. The entire setup was positioned strategically in front of the Parliament building, creating an authentic temple atmosphere within the political complex.

Chants and Political Messages

As the street play progressed, additional opposition leaders joined in with powerful slogans that resonated through the parliamentary corridors. The gathering of politicians chanted in unison, delivering their messages with conviction and theatrical flair. The crowd repeatedly vocalized their demands through these memorable phrases:

“Chanda chor, gaddi chhod”

“Jawab tumko dena hoga”

“Amit Shah, sadan mein aao!”

Alongside the verbal protests, demonstrators held up a placard that questioned the absence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah from Parliament sessions. The timing of this protest was particularly significant, as it coincided with ongoing Monsoon Session proceedings. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was also present at the venue, and video footage captured him approaching the donation collection box to make a contribution, adding further weight to the opposition’s message.

The Theft Revelation

The performance reached its climax when the “priest” character, played by Pappu Yadav, made a dramatic gesture of placing collected funds into his personal pocket instead of the designated donation container. An SP MP, portraying an angry devotee, immediately confronted this act of alleged theft. The scene escalated as more “worshippers” gathered around, expressing their displeasure through animated gestures and expressions. Despite the accusations, the “priest” maintained his innocence and eventually walked away from the scene in a theatrical manner, insisting that no money had been misappropriated.

Congress party officials documented this entire performance through photographs and shared them on social media platforms. Their post featured images of the street play with the caption “Offerings Thief – Abandon the Gaddi.” The accompanying text explained that the protest took place with Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Shri @kharge alongside Leader of Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi, highlighting the high-level participation in this political demonstration.

Parliamentary Response and Investigation

The disruptive activities at Parliament led to the adjournment of both parliamentary chambers—Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha—for the remainder of the day. The Ram Mandir donation controversy continues to gain momentum as new developments emerge. According to an official declaration submitted by the Uttar Pradesh government to the Supreme Court on 27 July, a fresh Special Investigation Team has been constituted to thoroughly examine allegations of fund misappropriation at the Ayodhya temple. This SIT, headed by Inspector General of Police Kiran S, has been given a strict deadline of fourteen days to submit its progress report on the ongoing investigation.