Complaint Filed Against Purnia MP Pappu Yadav in Delhi over Parliament Protest
The complaint alleges Pappu Yadav’s symbolic protest in Parliament hurt religious sentiments amid Opposition demonstrations against Amit Shah.
- On Saturday, August 1, a police complaint was lodged at Jehangirpuri Police Station against Independent Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan, known as Pappu Yadav, over his Friday Parliament protest regarding alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement.
- Dressed as a priest during the demonstration, Yadav staged a street play at Parliament complex's Makar Dwar to highlight Opposition allegations of a 'Ram Temple Donation Scam,' carrying a symbolic donation box.
- Petitioner Surya Maithil filed the complaint, alleging Yadav insulted religious sentiments by placing a picture of Lord Ram Lalla Virajman under his feet and acting as a 'thief' who pocketed donation money.
- The complaint names Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Dimple Yadav, and Awadhesh Prasad as participants, with Maithil seeking legal action against all involved for supporting the performance that she claims hurt Sanatani sentiments.
- This protest occurred amid ongoing Opposition demands for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over alleged police action during a July 20 march, an issue that has repeatedly disrupted the current Monsoon Session.
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‘Sentiments hurt’: Seers, lawyers file police complaints against Pappu Yadav, Rahul Gandhi over Ram Temple skit
Seers and lawyers filed police complaints in Varanasi against Pappu Yadav and opposition leaders. They alleged their religious sentiments were hurt by a protest enacted in Parliament. The opposition leaders staged a symbolic protest over alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. This protest occurred after allegations of financial irregularities surfaced regarding temple donations. Legal action has been sought against the opposition leaders invo…
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