New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition MPs raise slogans during a protest over the alleged misappropriation of donations meant for the Ram Temple and against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged police action against CJP protesters, at the Parliament House complex during the Monsoon Session in New Delhi on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Qamar Sibtain)
New Delhi, August 4 During the monsoon session of Parliament on Tuesday, Congress MPs targeted the NDA government on the issues of misappropriation in the Ram Temple offering case, demanding discussion in Parliament and Madrasa dispute in Uttar Pradesh. He said that the government does not want to answer, that is why the House is not able to function.
Opposition MPs including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra protested in the Parliament complex regarding the Ram temple offering issue. The opposition alleges that transparency should be ensured in this matter and the government should respond to the allegations.
On the results of Bankipur and Datia by-elections, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the public is now tired of BJP and is understanding the circumstances of the country. Describing these election results as a positive beginning for the opposition, he said that the public inclination will become more clear in the coming times.
Congress MP Pawan Kheda said on the results of recent Bankipur and Datia by-elections that the public has given a clear message to the Bharatiya Janata Party. According to him, voters have indicated that they want change and its impact on national politics will be visible in the times to come.
Congress MP Imran Masood criticized the government on the Madrasa controversy in Uttar Pradesh. He said that Madrassas and Ulemas have made an important contribution in the country’s freedom struggle. He said that history should not be distorted and the sacrifices made in the freedom struggle should be respected.
Congress MP Ranjit Ranjan, while referring to the sexual harassment case involving wrestlers, said that the fight for justice is not over yet. He said that if the aggrieved party approaches the High Court, Congress will stand with them. He described this entire incident as an important issue related to women’s safety and justice.
On the issue of disruption of Parliament proceedings, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that the country needs a smoothly running Parliament. He alleged that the issues being raised by the opposition are important and related to public interest, but instead of considering their demands, the government is adopting a harsh attitude.
He said there should be accountability in cases of use of force during peaceful protests and the government should seriously consider the opposition’s concerns.
On the results of Bankipur by-election, Congress MP Tariq Anwar said that this result is quite shocking, because this seat was considered a strong stronghold of BJP for a long time.
He said that this seat remained under the influence of BJP for the last two decades, but this time the voters have decided for a change. He called it a sign of the changing political attitude of the public.
Tariq Anwar also expressed concern about the proceedings of Parliament. He said that the government does not seem ready to discuss important and complex national issues. He said that the role of the opposition is equally important in democracy and if the opposition does not get an opportunity to present its views then the effectiveness of the Parliament will be affected.
