Rudrapur, Aug. 9 -- Congress National President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond in the House to the alleged theft of assets from the Ram Mandir, saying the issue had been raised by the opposition on behalf of the public.

Speaking to ANI, Kharge asserted that the issue concerned the alleged theft of assets kept inside the temple, including jewellery, silver, gold, money and other valuables.

"We were the first to raise the issue of theft of the assets inside the temple... Who appointed that trust of caretakers? It was our Prime Minister. Who inaugurated it? He did. Who started the worship? He did. Who hoisted the flag at the Ram Mandir? He did. Who select...