Political tensions flare over the theft of Ram Mandir offerings; Priyanka Gandhi lashes out at the Centre, calling it a national issue rather than a state one, while Keshav Maurya delivers a sharp retort

Political tensions flare over the theft of Ram Mandir offerings; Priyanka Gandhi lashes out at the Centre, calling it a national issue rather than a state one, while Keshav Maurya delivers a sharp retort.

The political storm surrounding the theft of offerings at the Ram Mandir shows no signs of abating. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi asserts that faith in Lord Ram extends beyond national borders, making this a national issue rather than merely a state-level one. Meanwhile, SP MP Dimple Yadav has demanded a government clarification, noting that the offering money was transported in sacks via trains. On the other hand, UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claims that only someone opposed to the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple would steal its offerings; he states that an investigation is underway and alleges that he sees a conspiracy and ploy by Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi behind the incident.