Opposition members of Parliament staged a protest in the Lok Sabha on Monday over alleged misappropriation of donations for the Ram Temple [1].

The demonstration disrupts the 2026 Monsoon Session [2] as opposition leaders seek a formal investigation into how funds collected for the Ayodhya temple were managed. The issue pits the opposition against the government over transparency and the handling of religious contributions.

Among those participating in the protest were Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and legislators from the Samajwadi Party [1]. The protest included theatrical elements, such as MP Pappu Yadav appearing as a sadhu to highlight the issue [3]. At least 24 legislators from the Samajwadi Party participated in the demonstrations [4].

The opposition alleges that donations intended for the Ram Temple were either stolen or misappropriated [1]. They are demanding a full probe into the matter to determine where the funds went, and who was responsible for the oversight [5].

While the focus remained on the donation row, some reports indicate the opposition is also raising concerns regarding the NEET paper leak [6]. The government has continued to table major bills despite the uproar from the opposition benches [7].

Security was beefed up at the Sansad doors as protests intensified during the session [8]. The Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, served as the primary site for the confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition coalition [8].

“Opposition MPs staged a protest in the Lok Sabha on Monday over alleged misappropriation of donations for the Ram Temple.”

The protest reflects a strategic effort by the opposition to challenge the government on a high-profile religious and cultural symbol. By alleging financial impropriety regarding the Ram Temple, opposition leaders are attempting to pivot the narrative from religious sentiment to administrative accountability and transparency.