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Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate an independent investigation into the Ram temple trust's finances.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Vishva Hindu Parishad's call for a comprehensive investigation and FIR into alleged irregularities in donations for the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific call. It excludes other actions or statements by the Vishva Hindu Parishad, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, or the Uttar Pradesh government unless they are direct developments of this specific call for investigation and legal action.

The full story, from the beginning

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.

Indian Express

Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP, demanded an investigation into the Ram Mandir construction's financial records, alleging misuse of temple donations for political purposes.

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.

Indian Express

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, pledged to transform Ayodhya into a "peerless and exemplary religious city" if elected.

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

The Hindu

Akhilesh Yadav vows to restore Ayodhya’s eternal glory amid 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.

The Hindu

Congress's Uttar Pradesh unit president Ajay Rai has been placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of a delegation visit to the Ram temple.

Indian Express

The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee sent a delegation to Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Ram Temple, with the intention of raising concerns about alleged temple donation misappropriation.

30Jun

The Hindu

Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, led by Ajay Rai, were granted permission to pray at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya after facing challenges from the temple administration.

1Jul

The Hindu

KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad accused the BJP and RSS of allegedly misusing donations for the Ram Temple, contradicting their Hindu ideology and governance priorities.

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

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.

6Jul

Indian Express

BJP chief Nitin Nabin promised action against allegations of theft and embezzlement at the Ram temple.

NDTV

Krishna Mohan has been appointed interim General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust following the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra.

7Jul

BBC

Following allegations of donation theft, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust underwent a leadership overhaul.

Indian Express

The BJP faces pressure in Uttar Pradesh due to allegations of theft and embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple trust, ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

10Jul

The Hindu

Congress members held multiple press conferences across India to amplify allegations of embezzlement at the Ram Mandir.

14Jul

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai accuses the BJP government of failing to address embezzlement at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

15Jul

Indian Express

UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana offered to refund Digvijaya Singh's donation for the Ram Temple, stating those who donated with faith would see the temple built.

NDTV

Uttar Pradesh Speaker Satish Mahana sparked controversy by linking stolen Ram temple offerings to a lack of true devotion.

The Hindu

Following embezzlement allegations at the Ram Temple, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath initiated a Special Investigation Team and criticized opposition parties.

Indian Express

Following the theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath formed a Special Investigation Team and arrested six individuals.

17Jul

The Hindu

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accuses Prime Minister Modi of betraying faith by failing to address the alleged theft from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

19Jul

The Hindu

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded an independent investigation into the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's financial affairs following allegations of theft.

LATEST UPDATE — Indian Express

Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate an independent investigation into the Ram temple trust's finances.

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