New Delhi, July 31 -- High drama unfolded outside Parliament on Friday as opposition MPs used street theatre to stage Ram Mandir donation 'theft' issue. Choosing a peculiar way to protest against the central government, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav donned the saffron robes of a temple priest as a satire to Centre's inaction.

The nukkad natak centred on Ram Mandir theme portrayed treachery of a temple priest. The protagonist Pappu Yadav was seen collecting offerings from devotees while holding a photograph of Ayodhya's Lord Ram. Seated in front of the Parliament complex with three donation boxes and marigold garlands, the Congress MP performed several acts to symbolize deceit as fellow opposition MPs played the role of devotees.

All this while,...