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.
4 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Opposition legislators in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly demanded a transparent investigation into the Ram Temple embezzlement case during the opening day of the monsoon session.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Nripendra Misra refuted allegations of irregularities in Ram temple construction, claiming media reports about a letter criticizing his role were fabricated.
2 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is undergoing structural changes, including a new CEO and three new members, following a theft and security concerns.
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