Ram Temple Donation Theft Sparks Political Outcry in India

Allegations have emerged that approximately ₹200 crore in cash and about 2 kg of silver were stolen from donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. No FIR has been filed, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed without clear legal basis. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal visited the temple, called the SIT a "show" and said, "If 100 rupees is stolen, an FIR is filed; here billions are stolen, no FIR is lodged," urging harsh punishment for those responsible. Congress officials, including Priyanka Gandhi, demanded that the investigation be overseen by the Supreme Court and called for the temple trust's restructuring, describing the incident as a national scandal. Socialist Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP, claiming the case exposes the party’s "donor‑devotee" façade. The state government says an FIR has been registered and arrests have been made, but opposition parties continue to call for a transparent, court‑monitored probe.