Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Embezzlement Investigation

23 UPDATES · 71 DAYS · 24 JUN 2026 — 2 SEPT 2026

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Latest · 4 Jul 2026

The Congress criticized the BJP and RSS for alleged financial irregularities at the Ram temple, demanding an investigation under a Supreme Court judge's supervision.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations from the newly inaugurated Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including the formation of a Special Investigation Team, the arrests of eight individuals, and the subsequent political reactions and resignations. It excludes other actions by the UP government, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, or the accused individuals unless they are direct developments of this specific embezzlement case.

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24Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

VHP seeks FIR, fast track court to look into Ram Temple donation allegations

25Jun

The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh criticize the SIT's formation and lack of investigation power, alleging the probe is a fraud designed to protect influential individuals.

The Hindu

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust filed an FIR accusing eight individuals of embezzlement and fraud related to missing donations.

NDTV

Case Filed Over Ram Temple Donation Theft, 6 In Custody

26Jun

BBC

An alleged embezzlement of donations from the newly inaugurated Ram temple in Ayodhya has sparked political controversy.

NDTV

The UP government formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate financial irregularities at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir after the trust requested an inquiry.

The Hindu

Eight individuals, including a close aide of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary, have been arrested in Ayodhya for alleged embezzlement of donations.

Indian Express

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust following the arrests of eight individuals for embezzling temple funds.

NDTV

Vishwa Hindu Parishad International President Alok Kumar demanded a thorough police investigation into allegations of embezzlement at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

27Jun

The Hindu

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned from the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust amidst allegations of corruption in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case.

The Hindu

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned from the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust following allegations of embezzlement in the Ram Temple donation case.

The Hindu

Following allegations of embezzlement from donations to the Ram Mandir, the Uttar Pradesh government formed a three-member SIT to investigate the case.

The Hindu

The Congress party escalated its criticism of the government, demanding the dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust due to allegations of embezzlement.

The Hindu

The APCC demands a judicial inquiry into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation case, citing alleged financial irregularities and calling for the arrest of the Trust's general secretary.

The Hindu

Uddhav calls for ‘BJP-mukt Ram’, breathes fire against the BJP over the Ram temple donations row

28Jun

The Hindu

Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan demands an independent investigation into allegations of embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Indian Express

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar criticized Akhilesh Yadav's promise to develop Ayodhya as 'Siyaram-Dham', accusing him of attempting to defame the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

The Hindu

Ayodhya police conducted searches of eight accused's residences following their judicial custody.

29Jun

Al Jazeera

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, managing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, is under investigation for alleged embezzlement of donations.

NDTV

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP government's handling of the investigation into the theft of funds from the Ayodhya Ram temple.

The Hindu

Eight accused in the Ram Temple donation case were sent to 14 days judicial custody by the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Court in Ayodhya.

3Jul

The Hindu

Congress members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi address allegations of trust officials' involvement in alleged donations theft from the Ram temple.

4Jul

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Congress criticized the BJP and RSS for alleged financial irregularities at the Ram temple, demanding an investigation under a Supreme Court judge's supervision.

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