Opposition intensifies Parliament protest over Ram Mandir funds after Jantar Mantar action

The Story in Brief

The Opposition will continue its protest and intensify its attack on the Centre in Parliament on Thursday over demands related to the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case and police action against students during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties have been protesting since the start of the Monsoon session. Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking suspension of the day’s business to discuss the police response and asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to make a statement.

Tagore’s notice says reports allege that lathi charges, pellet guns, tear gas and water cannons were used against students, including female participants, causing injuries. The motion asks who authorised the police action, whether the use of force complied with law and established procedures, the number of students injured, detained or arrested, and whether complaints of police misconduct were received and acted upon. It seeks an independent, time‑bound judicial inquiry, details of FIRs against students and their grounds, withdrawal of FIRs, assurances that peaceful dissent will not face coercion, and a possible Prime Ministerial statement and apology if an inquiry finds excessive force. Published on August 6, 2026.

The Indian Opinion

The allegations reported – including use of pellet guns and other crowd‑control measures against students – are serious and warrant an impartial, time‑bound inquiry. The article records claims and parliamentary moves but does not present findings from an independent investigation; readers should therefore distinguish between allegations and established facts. Parliamentary protest is a legitimate avenue to press for answers, yet prolonged political confrontation can shape public perception before evidence is produced. An open, transparent inquiry would help establish responsibility, protect civil liberties and restore public confidence; until its results are known, firm conclusions should be avoided.

Original article: Opposition to intensify Parliament protest over Ram Mandir funds, Jantar Mantar police action (TheHinduBusinessLine)

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