'Looted wealth in Lord Ram's name': Kharge targets BJP over Ayodhya temple fund theft case

Speaking in Patna, Kharge prayed to Lord Ram to “open his eyes” and punish those who had allegedly looted wealth in his name. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday invoked Lord Ram while attacking the BJP over the Ayodhya temple row, saying he should “open his eyes” and punish those who had allegedly looted wealth in his name.Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. (HT_PRINT)Speaking in Patna, Kharge also targeted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling the fight against it a “second war of independence” and urging the people of Bihar to support a nationwide movement against the exercise.He also accused the BJP-RSS of undermining the legacy of Bihar's stalwarts, including Rajendra Prasad, and alleged that “jungle raj” was prevailing in the state.Kharge also said there would be no peace in the country as long as the RSS ideology persisted. Referring to the alleged ‘suddhikaran’ (purification) incident targeting him, he said Nadda had promised an inquiry into the matter. “We need to find those involved in carrying out ‘suddhikaran ',"Kharge said, adding that an FIR was instead filed against Rahul Gandhi when he visited Haldwani.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More