Monsoon Session Turns Protest Mode On as Oppn. Raises Temple Theft and Student Crackdown.

Opposition MPs staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Thursday (August 6, 2026), raising allegations of irregularities in donations collected for the Ram temple in Ayodhya and objecting to what they described as “police excesses” against student protesters. Amid rain, the MPs gathered in front of the Makar Dwar of Parliament carrying umbrellas and placards directed at the government. They raised slogans targeting the government and demanded answers over the issues they had raised. Among the slogans heard during the protest were “chanda chor, gaddi chor” and “Amit Shah jawaab do”. The protesters also raised slogans alleging that those responsible for the reported donation issue could be found in the BJP office. The demonstration came as Opposition MPs continued to use the Parliament complex to highlight issues they consider important and seek accountability from the government. The protest combined their concerns over the handling of Ram temple donations with criticism of the police action against students. The Opposition has alleged wrongdoing in connection with the temple donations, while also objecting to the treatment of students involved in protests. These remain allegations, and establishing the facts would require responses from the authorities and organisations concerned. The protest also highlighted the increasingly confrontational atmosphere surrounding the Monsoon Session, with Opposition parties continuing to press the government on issues both inside and outside Parliament. The rain did little to stop the demonstration, as MPs remained at the protest site with umbrellas and placards. Their slogans reflected their demand for explanations from the government and their broader criticism of its handling of the issues. The government’s response to the specific allegations raised during the protest would be important in providing the other side of the story. Further clarification from the authorities could also establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged irregularities and the police action against student protesters. For now, the Opposition’s protest has added another contentious issue to the Monsoon Session, with the allegations over temple donations and police action against students becoming part of the political confrontation between the government and Opposition.