'Govt forgets when donations are stolen': Cong defends Rahul after Ram Mandir skit FIR
Congress leader Pawan Khera has defended Rahul Gandhi following an FIR filed against him and other opposition MPs regarding a protest over alleged corruption in Ram Temple donations. The protest involved a skit in Parliament, which BJP leaders claim insulted religious sentiments.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political friction between the Congress party and the BJP, particularly regarding religious issues and the use of parliamentary space for protests.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday defended leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after an FIR was registered against him and other opposition MPs over a protest linked to the alleged misuse of Ram Temple donations, saying the BJP-led government was ignoring the real issue instead of addressing the allegations.His remarks came after Varanasi Police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav and Awadhesh Prasad following a complaint by a group of seers over a skit staged in the Parliament complex.Speaking to reporters, Khera said the government was focusing on filing cases against opposition leaders while overlooking allegations related to temple donations."FIRs are being filed on MPs, but the government forgets that when donations are stolen, it also hurts the sentiments of devotees," Khera said.The controversy stems from a demonstration in Parliament in which Purnia MP Pappu Yadav, dressed as a temple priest and…
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