The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust held its second meeting in Ayodhya, reviewing administrative matters amidst an alleged donation embezzlement probe. The trust deferred the CEO appointment, received 5,200 applications, and plans a permanent institute for priest training.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticized the DMK's shifting positions on legislative issues, including "One Nation One Election" and the Delimitation Bill. He also demanded public scrutiny, a CAG audit, and parliamentary debate for the Ram Mandir trust, citing its public funding and nature.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of mocking Hindu faith amid Ram Temple embezzlement charges. An SIT found prima facie evidence of theft during donation counting, citing CCTV footage of personnel concealing cash.
Krishna Mohan has been appointed interim general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, replacing Champat Rai who resigned due to alleged donation embezzlement. Mohan vows strict action against the guilty and to restore public trust.
Ram Mandir Trust president Nritya Gopal Das expressed deep pain over the alleged theft of offerings at the Ayodhya temple, urging strict punishment for culprits and requesting no politicization of the issue. The trust is meeting to discuss resignations amid an ongoing SIT probe into alleged misappropriation of donations.
An RJD MP has sent a legal notice to the Ram Mandir Trust demanding details on donations and expenditures, amid allegations of financial irregularities. The Trust denies wrongdoing, while opposition leaders call for an investigation.
