Pot calling the kettle black: Congress slams VHP letter to police on claims made by Opposition leaders on donations
The Congress party has criticized the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for demanding an investigation into Opposition leaders regarding alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple. Congress leaders argue that the VHP lacks moral authority due to its own history of corruption allegations and its close ties to the ruling BJP government.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political friction between the ruling BJP-aligned organizations and the Opposition regarding the management and financial transparency of major religious institutions.
The Congress on Monday (July 6, 2026) slammed the VHP after it wrote to Ayodhya police over the claims made by several Opposition leaders on the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple , saying it is a classic case of "the pot calling the kettle black" and an attempt to divert attention so that the organisation's own "moral rot" is not exposed.
The article focuses heavily on the Congress party's critique of the VHP, framing the VHP's actions as a diversionary tactic and highlighting the Opposition's narrative of 'moral rot'.
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