Economic Times6/27/2026Politics1 min readIndia

Uddhav Thackeray Targets BJP Over Ayodhya Temple Donations, Vows 'BJP-mukt Ram'

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Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of betraying Hindus by allegedly misusing Ayodhya Ram temple donations.
He vowed to lead protests for a 'BJP-mukt Ram,' rejecting the BJP's 'Hindutva of looting temples.'

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Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), is targeting the BJP over alleged financial irregularities concerning donations for the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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At a recent rally, Uddhav Thackeray took a strong stand against the BJP, claiming they have betrayed Hindus by misusing donations designated for the Ayodhya Ram temple. Declaring a departure from the BJP's so-called 'Hindutva of looting temples,' the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief promised to spearhead protests aimed at achieving a 'BJP-mukt Ram.' Thackeray further asserted that the BJP dismantles political entities to divert attention from pressing concerns.

Yavatmal: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday invoked alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram temple in Ayodhya to target the BJP over "Hindutva" and accused the party of betraying Hindus by playing with their emotions.

He also vowed to lead protests to ensure "BJP-mukt Ram".

Addressing a rally in the Yavatmal-Washin constituency represented by dissident Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Deshmukh, who has joined Shiv Sena, Thackeray accused the BJP of breaking political parties to divert the attention of people from real issues.

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"Real Hindutva teaches humanity. We reject your (BJP's) Hindutva of looting temples. We want 'BJP-mukt Ram' and Shiv Sena (UBT) will lead such protests," he added.

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All eight individuals arrested over the alleged embezzlement of donations were remanded in judicial custody on Friday amid a political storm, even as investigators reported recovering Rs 79.85 lakh.