Ram temple donation row: All eight accused named in FIR arrested
Abuse of power and potential institutional failure are suggested.
Eight individuals have been arrested in Ayodhya for allegedly embezzling donations received at the Ram temple. The accused, including close aide of Champat Rai, the General Secretary of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, were booked under charges including theft and criminal conspiracy. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the government is acting based on a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report, while opposition parties have questioned the involvement of high-ranking officials from the BJP.
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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