India, July 20 -- Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an "independent" probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple, saying lakhs of devotees who donated their hard-earned money with faith are feeling "betrayed by the theft".

The Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha said the prime minister's "silence" on the issue was unacceptable and urged him to ensure accountability and restitution.

"The credibility of your Government now depends on your actions," Gandhi said on social media. "Our joint letter to PM Modi demanding an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tee...