Congress demands independent probe into donation chori
The Indian opposition, led by Congress, is demanding an independent probe into alleged mismanagement of Ram temple donations. They are also preparing to protest against government handling of paper leaks and education policy.
Why it matters
These issues are set to create significant friction between the opposition and the ruling government during the upcoming parliamentary session.
NEW DELHI: Leaders of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi Sunday shot off a letter to PM Narendra Modi demanding an independent probe into the Ram temple donation issue and warning that his govt's credibility depends on its swift action - putting the controversy high on the opposition's agenda for Parliament's monsoon session that may lead to confrontation with govt.Also, with Cockroach Janta Party and activist Sonam Wangchuk planned to march to Parliament Monday over paper leaks and to demand the resignation of the education minister, many opposition parties have supported the protest, and are likely to turn up at Jantar Mantar for the Parliament gherao.The twin issues, on which the opposition is seeking a discussion, are likely to dominate the first week of the session, with BJP in the crosshairs.
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