Dilip Ghosh attacks Pappu Yadav over Parliament protest skit

Dressed in saffron robes and clutching a photograph of Lord Ram, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav staged a provocative street-theater performance inside the Parliament complex on July 31. The skit, which depicted a temple priest pocketing donation money, triggered a sharp rebuke from BJP leader Dilip Ghosh, who condemned the act as an insult to Sanatan Dharma.

Editorial·August 3, 2026·reads: 3,318

Dilip Ghosh attacks Pappu Yadav over Parliament protest skit

The demonstration saw opposition lawmakers utilizing the Parliament grounds to target the central government. During the performance, Yadav portrayed a priest collecting offerings from fellow MPs acting as devotees, only to pocket the funds instead of placing them in a collection box. The act culminated in a confrontation with an SP MP, serving as a symbolic critique of alleged corruption surrounding Ram Mandir donations.

Ghosh dismissed the spectacle, warning that such actions would face social and legal consequences. Beyond the temple controversy, the BJP leader also took aim at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress, casting doubt on the party’s political viability. Meanwhile, opposition members continued to press for accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding his presence in the House to address recent police crackdowns on student protesters.