According to reports from Dainik Bhaskar, the 12th day of India's monsoon session of Parliament witnessed significant disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The primary point of contention was an alleged theft involving offerings at the Ram Mandir, which led to heated exchanges between the opposition and the government benches.
In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the absence of central investigative agencies, specifically the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), regarding the matter. Kharge emphasized that the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was established by the central government and that the Prime Minister has been personally involved in various events related to the temple, arguing that the government should provide a formal response in the House.
In response, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition, including the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, of hypocrisy. Rijiju stated that these parties had historically opposed the construction of the Ram Mandir and suggested that their current concerns were insincere. He demanded that the opposition apologize for their past stance on the temple before seeking answers from the government. Due to the ongoing protests and lack of order, proceedings in both houses were adjourned prematurely.
The story reports on a standard parliamentary procedure and political exchange in the Indian Parliament. While the specific details of the debate are sourced from a single regional outlet, the event aligns with typical legislative proceedings during a monsoon session.
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Original report: Dainik Bhaskar