Ayodhya, Ram Mandir: Row over alleged theft of donations from Indian temple
Allegations of embezzlement from a religious institution raise concerns about potential abuse of power.
An alleged embezzlement of donations from devotees at the newly inaugurated Ram temple in Ayodhya, India has sparked political controversy. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the shrine, denies any wrongdoing, but an independent investigation is underway. The allegations, made by a former trust employee who claims he was replaced after raising concerns about donations, have been met with skepticism from some locals and politicians. The state government has set up a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter, while opposition parties demand a court-monitored investigation by the federal police.
17 JUL 2026
— 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.
19 JUL 2026
— 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.
— 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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