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Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust advances transparency reforms

Entities: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust · Supreme Court of India · Mahant Dinendra Das · Ayodhya Ram Temple · Vishwa Hindu Parishad

Overview

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust continues to implement reforms ordered by the Supreme Court and its own internal timetable. After the July 20, 2026 Supreme Court directive, the reconstituted Special Investigation Team—headed by IG Kiran S., with DIG Somen Verma and SSP Gaurav Grover—has completed statements from bank staff who counted temple donations and is preparing to question former trustee Dr Anil Mishra and other officials such as Gopal Rao.

The Trust has also installed a 360‑degree video‑surveillance system for donation handling. Beginning July 25, 40 donation boxes are emptied each day under the watch of two videographers, an eight‑member monitoring team that includes State Bank of India officials, and private security; SBI seals each box before counting and additional CCTV covers the counting room. The measures were announced after the theft allegations and have drawn political comment: the Vishwa Hindu Parishad condemned opposition MPs’ parliamentary protest, while the Samajwadi Party continues to demand a high‑level probe.

The Trust’s administrative changes—postponed CEO appointment, new spokesperson, full‑time General Secretary, and a permanent nine‑member religious committee—remain in place as the next Supreme Court hearing approaches.

Coverage disagrees

Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.

"The Supreme Court on July 13 directed the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a fresh SIT led by a senior IPS officer." (court directive)

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"The Supreme Court directed the formation of a new Special Investigation Team on July 20, 2026." (court directive)

One claim says the Supreme Court directed formation of a new SIT on July 13, while the other says the directive was on July 20, 2026; both dates cannot be correct for the same directive.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[DISPUTED] The Supreme Court on July 13 directed the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a fresh SIT led by a senior IPS officer. (court directive)
[DISPUTED] The Supreme Court directed the formation of a new Special Investigation Team on July 20, 2026. (court directive)
[● 10 SOURCES] The new SIT is headed by Inspector General Kiran S, with Deputy Inspector General Somen Verma and Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover as members. (team composition)
[● 10 SOURCES] Eight persons have been arrested and cash, gold and vehicles have been recovered in connection with the alleged donation theft. (arrests and assets)
[● 10 SOURCES] The Supreme Court set a deadline of 27 July for the SIT to submit a status report. (court deadline)
[● 8 SOURCES] The previous SIT comprised Lucknow Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant and Special Secretary (Finance) Neel Ratan Kumar. (previous team members)
[● 6 SOURCES] The Ram Temple Trust introduced live CCTV monitoring of donation counting and required the presence of an Assistant General Manager of Indian Bank and a Swarna Rajat Finance representative during cash (trust reforms)
[● 6 SOURCES] The Supreme Court bench hearing the case was led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohan. (Yes)
[● 6 SOURCES] The alleged theft concerns misappropriation of cash offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. (Multiple reports)

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Introduces 360‑Degree Video Surveillance for Donations
Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s trust has added 360‑degree video surveillance and a monitoring team to secure donation handling after theft allegations, prompting political criticism of a parliamentary protest.
2 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple chadhava theft sparks MP and religious leader remarks
The Ayodhya Ram Temple chadhava theft has led to MP Pappu Yadav and Mahant Dinendra Das exchanging remarks, while the A.D.A. extended a deadline for the accused's wife to prove her building's legality.
4 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Special Investigation Team probes Ram Mandir donation theft
A Supreme Court‑ordered SIT is probing alleged theft of Ram Mandir donations, questioning former trustee Anil Mishra, while opposition MPs demand a high‑level inquiry.
7 days ago

[CRIME] 23 sources
Uttar Pradesh Reconstitutes SIT to Probe Ram Temple Donation Embezzlement
India’s Supreme Court ordered Uttar Pradesh to reconstitute a three‑officer SIT led by IG Kiran S to probe alleged Ram Temple donation theft; eight arrests and cash, gold, vehicle seizures reported, with a July
8 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple completes 10‑day purification ceremony amid theft probe
Ayodhya’s Ram Temple concluded a 10‑day purification ritual after a theft allegation, as the Supreme Court orders a new SIT and a hearing is set, while devotees report no disruption.
10 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Trust Announces Transparency Reforms
India's Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Trust, under a Supreme Court probe for donation theft, has formed a new religious committee and introduced CCTV monitoring, banking reviews, and a spokesperson to boost oversight.
11 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Ram Temple Trust Holds Key meetings on CEO appointment and SIT report
The Ram Temple Trust met in two sessions to address vacant trustee seats, review the SIT report, delay the CEO appointment, scrutinise its SBI agreement, and set up a spokesperson and saint‑led religious board.
11 days ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust to Appoint First CEO, 5,500 Applicants
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust received over 5,500 applications for its first CEO, with a three‑member panel reviewing candidates and a final selection slated for August 15, alongside plans to fill three vacant
13 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Ram Mandir donation theft probe recovers vehicles, gold and cash in India
Police raids in Ayodhya recovered cars, a motorcycle, gold, cash and documents tied to misappropriated Ram Mandir donations, with eight suspects arrested.
13 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Uttar Pradesh SIT files sealed report on Ram Mandir donation theft
The Uttar Pradesh SIT filed a sealed report on alleged Ram Mandir donation theft for the Supreme Court. CCTV showed cash concealment, eight arrests, Rs 78.94 lakh recovered, and a raid yielded vehicles, gold, &
14 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Ram Temple Trust Sets July 22 Meeting on SIT Report and Leadership
Ram Temple Trust will meet on 22 July to review the SIT’s donation‑theft report, consider appointing a CEO, and address earlier resignations.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge demand independent probe into Ram Temple donation theft
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to PM Modi demanding an independent probe into alleged theft of donations worth thousands of crores from the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust, urging transparency and legal行动.
14 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Ram Temple Trust CEO Selection Draws Record 5,000 Applications
Over 5,000 applicants, including retired IAS, IPS, IRS and senior army officers, vied for the Ram Temple Trust CEO role; a three‑member panel will shortlist candidates to strengthen financial oversight after a
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ram Temple Trust to be Reorganized as Public Trust, Nirmohi Akhara Urges Supreme Court
Nirmohi Akhara asks the Supreme Court to convert the Ram Temple Trust into a public trust, demand a forensic audit, and add Ramnandi oversight, citing fund misappropriation; hearing set for July 20.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 24 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft investigation intensifies
A Special Investigation Team is probing a major donation theft at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, with eight arrests, possible losses over ₹5 crore, trust resignations and political fallout ahead of state elections.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Former Badri Nath Temple Official Arrested in Donation Theft Probe
SIT arrested former Badri Nath temple official Rajendra Singh Chauhan after CCTV showed him pocketing donation cash; the probe into temple donation handling continues.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Uttar Pradesh Hanumangarhi dispute fuels BJP‑SP political feud
Yogi Adityanath’s claim about prayers at Hanumangarhi sparked rebuttals from ex‑MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, who called it a politicised diversion and denied any Modi‑Yogi link to a
16 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
India uncovers two major corruption scandals in Bihar and Ayodhya
India police arrested a Bihar BDO for a 46,000‑rupee bribe and seized 125,000 rupees, while a Ram Temple donation theft uncovered 40,000 rupees in a bathroom, leading to 80 lakh rupees seized and eight arrests.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ayodhya Ramra Temple Crown Theft Sparks Investigation and Parliamentary Debate
Ayodhya temple crown theft leads to arrests and a probe of 30 suspects, while Congress plans to raise the issue in the July monsoon parliamentary session.
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust to Appoint First CEO Amid 1,000 Applications
The Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust seeks its first CEO, with over 1,000 applicants and a July 18 deadline. The role follows a donation theft probe and will be filled by a senior administrator selected by a panel of a
17 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Ram Temple donation theft probe deepens in Ayodhya
Ayodhya police intensify the Ram Temple donation theft probe, remanding two suspects for 14 hours and seizing cash, gold, foreign currency and land documents to trace the misused funds.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Ram Temple Trust Plans Meeting on July 22, Discusses Champat Rai's Return
Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Trust prepares for a July 22 meeting to appoint a CEO, discuss succession and possibly reinstate former secretary Champat Rai, after an SIT cleared him in a chanda‑theft case; leaders also信
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
India's Congress Party protests over Ram Temple donation scandal
India's Congress protests in Dharamsala and Tamil Nadu demand a high‑level probe into alleged Ram Temple donation fraud, accusing the BJP and RSS of misusing funds.
19 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Badrinath Temple donation scandal prompts treasurer transfer and arrests
BKTC transferred its treasurer and arrested employee Pramod Nautiyal over alleged donation theft at Badrinath Temple; CEO promises no guilty parties will escape.
19 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Ram Mandir Trust Announces CEO Recruitment, Over 1,000 Applicants
The Ram Temple Trust received over 1,000 applications for its first CEO, requiring practising Hindus aged 50‑70 with 20 years of senior management experience; deadline is 18 July.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case sees arrests and Supreme Court oversight
Two more suspects arrested in the Ram Mandir donation theft; the Supreme Court has ordered a status report from the SIT, while pilgrim numbers stay steady.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai calls for probe into Ram Temple fund misuse and rejects One Nation‑One Election
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai demanded a Supreme Court‑led probe into alleged Ram Temple fund theft and warned the One Nation‑One Election bill is against India’s interests.
20 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Anupam Kher Defends Ram Temple Theft Remarks Amid Backlash
Anupam Kher defended his comment downplaying the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft, faced social‑media and political backlash, and replied via video, while promoting his film Shri Ram Bhoomi.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
India's Ram Temple donation scandal leads to arrests and community backlash
Arrests were made in an alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement, while Ayodhya’s Sindhi community defends a 200‑silver‑brick donation, intensifying political and communal debate.
20 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Santosh Dubey testifies before SIT in Ayodhya Ram Temple chadhawa theft case
Santosh Dubey, heading Dharm Seva, testified before the SIT on the alleged theft of over 1,200 Ram Temple chadhawa idols, pledged more documents, demanded an FIR, and will reconvene on July 23.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Uttar Pradesh minister says SIT probe will reveal truth in Ram temple dispute
Uttar Pradesh minister Manoj Pandey says a Special Investigation Team is probing the Ram temple encroachment dispute and that the truth will soon emerge, while addressing criticism from opposition leaders.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Uttar Pradesh courts intervene in religious donation and fake‑case controversies
India’s Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court ordered investigations into a Ram Temple donation scandal and a threatened fake‑case claim involving religious figures in Uttar Pradesh.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Aam Aadmi Party launches signature drive over Ram Temple offering theft allegations
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal announced a nationwide signature drive after a Delhi Sundarkand event, demanding severe punishment for alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple; BJP called it a political stunt.
22 days ago

[CULTURE] 19 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust Opens Applications for First CEO Position
The Ram Temple Trust invited applications for its first CEO, setting eligibility (age 50‑70, graduate, 20 yrs admin/finance experience, Hindu) with a deadline of 18 July 2026, to improve governance after adon‑
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Himachal Pradesh issues temple SOP after Ayodhya theft allegations
Himachal Pradesh introduced a new SOP for state‑run temples to boost security and transparency after the alleged theft of offerings at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, said Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Congress says Ram Mandir donation theft will not be election issue
Congress says the Ram Mandir donation theft will not be used as a campaign issue, while party leaders call for a transparent probe and Supreme Court oversight.
23 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ram Mandir Trust Blocks VIP Darshan Digital IDs Amid Misuse Probe
The Ram Mandir trust deactivated the digital IDs of former officials Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao after the SIT found they were used to issue unauthorised VIP darshan passes amid a donation‑theftprobe
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 35 sources
India's Supreme Court hears petitions on Ram Temple donation theft
India's Supreme Court heard petitions on alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, ordering a SIT report and prompting calls for a CBI probe, forensic audit, and a new CEO appointment.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Samajwadi Party issues legal notice to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over defamation in Ram Temple donation case
The Samajwadi Party has sent a legal notice to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, accusing him of defaming Akhilesh Yadav by linking him to a suspect in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case and demanding a public ap
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Ram Temple theft hits Ayodhya vendors, stokes UP election debate
Ram Temple donation theft in Ayodhya has cut pilgrim numbers, hurting local vendors, while opposition parties weaponise the scandal against the BJP before UP elections.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Karnataka Congress Calls for CBI Probe into Ram Mandir Donation Row and Seeks Drought Relief
Karnataka Congress demands a CBI probe into the Ram Mandir donation row, calls for senior leaders' resignations, and seeks Rs 10,000 crore drought relief for the state.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Digvijaya Singh Served Legal Notice Over Ram Temple Donation as He Plans 1,000‑km Padyatra
Lawyer Shashank Tripathi sent Digvijaya Singh a legal notice after Singh said he wanted his Rs 1.11 lac Ram Temple donation returned; Singh also announced a 1,000‑km non‑political foot march from Ujjain to Ayod
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust appoints interim GM amid KPCC calls for CBI probe
Krishna Mohan becomes interim GM of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, pledging reforms, while Karnataka Congress demands a CBI‑SIT probe into the trust’s donation handling and calls for political resignations.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 22 sources
Ram Temple Trust Accepts Resignations Amid Donation Theft Probe
Ram Temple Trust accepted the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra after a donation‑theft scandal, named Krishna Mohan interim secretary, and formed a committee to hire a CEO as the SIT probe continues.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Delhi Political Feud Over Ram Temple Donation Allegations and ₹650 Crore Scam
Delhi’s AAP and BJP clash over Ram Temple donation allegations and a claimed ₹650 crore scam, with leaders trading barbs and demanding accountability.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ram Mandir Trust demands strict action after donation theft, accuses Akhilesh Yadav
The Ram Mandir trust in Ayodhya, after a donation theft that led to eight arrests, demanded strict punishments, blamed SP leader Akhilesh Yadav and urged swift justice, expressing confidence in state and centre
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scandal fuels BJP power‑struggle claims
A probe into alleged misappropriation of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya has prompted Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav to claim a BJP‑UP power struggle, accusing party leaders of compromising devotees' 
28 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Ram Mandir Trust appoints Bajrang Bagra as new chief after donation theft scandal
Ram Mandir trust accepted Champat Rai’s resignation, appointed VHP leader Bajrang Bagra as new chief, and is reviewing its SBI banking tie‑up after a donation theft scandal.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Ram Mandir donation theft
BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says he warned four years ago about the Ram Mandir donation theft, claiming a ‘game’ has been ongoing, as investigators arrest staff and seize cash and gold items.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Former MP Digvijaya Singh alleges donation theft at Mahakaleshwar temple, calls for probe
Digvijaya Singh alleges donation theft at Mahakaleshwar temple and urges a judicial probe; Congress’s Rakesh Sinha backs the call, accusing the BJP government of broader religious‑site corruption.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Ram Temple Trust urged to reject Champat Rai's resignation amid controversy
Ayodhya saints backed Ram Temple Trust secretary Champat Rai, urging the trust not to accept his resignation, calling accusations unfounded and welcoming a government‑appointed SIT as a transparency measure.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
VHP chief Alok Kumar dismisses Digvijay Singh's allegations on Ram Temple ceremony
VHP head Alok Kumar rejects Digvijay Singh's claims of misconduct in the Ram Temple's prana‑pratishtha and Mahakaleshwar chadhave, saying no evidence was provided and urging punishment for any fund theft.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav attacks BJP over Ram temple donation scandal and Rabi housing dispute
RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav criticised the BJP for allegedly misusing the Ram temple donation scandal, questioned the Rabi housing accusations, and attacked the party’s handling of religious and safety‑
29 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Badrinath Temple Donation Theft Probe Initiated
Allegations of cash theft at Badrinath Temple triggered an independent BKTC probe, with officials reviewing CCTV and evidence amid heightened scrutiny after the Ayodhya donation scandal.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 18 sources
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust to meet on July 6 to address donation theft allegations and key resignations
The Ram Temple Trust meeting on 6 July will review the SIT’s donation‑theft probe, decide on the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, and consider a new CEO, with senior trustees and government officers
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Ram Temple donation theft scandal draws political accusations in India
BJP alleges SP links to a Ram Temple theft case while Congress accuses the BJP‑RSS of embezzling thousands of crores, prompting SIT investigations, arrests and calls for a Supreme Court probe ahead of elections
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Arvind Kejriwal accuses PM Modi of donation theft in Ram Temple project
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in Goa alleged PM Modi is shielding donors accused of stealing cash, jewellery and land deals in the Ram Temple construction, citing CCTV evidence and a cover‑up.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Sudhakar Singh seeks CBI probe of Ram Temple Trust finances
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh filed a Supreme Court petition to shift the Ram Temple Trust probe to the CBI, request an oversight committee, preserve records and bar major financial decisions.
30 days ago

[CRIME] 24 sources
India's Badrinath‑Kedarnath Temple Committee Launches Probe Amid Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Scandal
Ayodhya’s Ram‑Temple donation theft probe has widened, prompting a five‑year audit and arrests, while the Badrinath‑Kedarnath Temple Committee launches its own inquiry, issuing notices and promising strict ação
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
India's Ram Mandir donation scandal sparks accusations from opposition leader Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal alleges massive financial misuse and theft of donated valuables by the Ram Mandir trust, prompting FIR action and political fallout ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ram Mandir Trust Investigates Donation Theft, Issues Show‑Cause Notices to Officials
The Ram Mandir Trust, amid a Special Investigation Team probe into an alleged ₹80 lakh donation theft, will issue show‑cause notices to officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra before a July 6 meeting.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Ayodhya lawyers seek FIR against Ram Temple Trust officials over donation theft
Ayodhya lawyers plan a march to file a complaint seeking an FIR against Ram Temple Trust officials Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao over alleged donation embezzlement, warning protest if police refuse.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Ayodhya police arrest Avinash Shukla in Ram Temple fund misuse case
Ayodhya police detained Avinash Shukla for alleged misappropriation of Ram Temple trust funds, seizing over ₹2 million after a raid linked to his yoga‑centre residence.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Ram Mandir donation theft probe expands, former trust chief Champat Rai under scrutiny
SIT extends its audit of the Ram Mandir trust, police question former chief Champat Rai, lawyers demand FIRs, and religious leaders plan protests ahead of a July 6 trust meeting.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Indian MP Narayan Bansal vows no mercy for those in Ram Temple fund scandal
BJP MP Narayan Bansal said the SIT is swiftly probing the Ram Temple fund scandal, eight people have been jailed, and anyone involved will not be forgiven.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai detained during Ayodhya Ram temple visit
Congress chief Ajay Rai was detained in Ayodhya during a Ram temple visit, prompting accusations of political suppression; BJP’s Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi defended the legal actions and warned against politicising it
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai detained in Ayodhya hotel amid Ram temple dispute
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai was detained in an Ayodhya hotel on June 30 during a planned Ram Temple visit, prompting his wife to allege political retaliation by the BJP state government.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ayodhya Bar Association orders three lawyers to leave amid Ram Mandir donation scandal
Ayodhya Bar Association gave former Ram Mandir officials three days to leave the city, barred them from legal defense and demanded a CBI probe into the donation embezzlement case.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Ram Mandir donation theft probe reveals bank staff involvement and cash‑hiding methods
The SIT investigating the Ram Mandir donation theft says SBI staff helped hide stolen cash using human shields and washroom stashes; several arrests made and a fast‑built house linked to an accused is under Scr
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Ayodhya lawyers bar association bans representation of Ram Temple donation theft suspects
Ayodhya's Bar Association barred its lawyers from defending eight accused in a Ram Temple donation theft, fined violators ₹5 lakh, and warned three former trust officials to leave the city within three days.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
India Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Ram Temple Donation Theft Case
India's Supreme Court refused an early hearing on the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust donation theft case, sending it to a regular bench after the summer break; the petition seeks a CBI‑led probe into alleged financial |
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust embroiled in media ban and priest calls for local control
Ayodhya authorities now require police permission for media outside the Ram Temple, while priests demand the trust be handed to local saints amid donation scandal concerns.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
India's Ram Mandir donation scandal prompts calls for Supreme Court probe
Congress leader Rashid Alvi called for a Supreme Court probe into an alleged Rs 7‑7.5 crore embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations and argued zakat should aid the poor, not mosques.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
Ram Temple donation scandal triggers political crisis in Uttar Pradesh
A probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has led to arrests, recovery of ₹79.85 lakh, resignations of top trust officials, and a political showdown as Congress leaders claim house‑
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Ram Mandir donation theft controversy sparks political outcry in India
Alleged theft of Ram Mandir donations has led Congress, SP and Mayawati to demand a SIT report, audits and FIRs, while a July 6 trust meeting may reshape the temple’s administration.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft: Lawyers to Refuse Defence
In Ayodhya, eight men accused of stealing donations from the Ram Temple face a lawyers' boycott as the Fazlabad Bar Association plans to refuse their defence, with a decision expected Monday.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
VHP chief Alok Kumar demands FIR against rumour‑mongering in Ram Temple embezzlement case
VHP chief Alok Kumar called for an FIR against those spreading rumours that gold and silver donations to the Ram Temple were stolen, affirming the ornaments are safe.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Uttar Pradesh leaders clash over Ayodhya temple trust and Bahujan community accusations
Uttar Pradesh officials trade accusations as NCP‑SP spokesperson Anish Gawande attacks CM Yogi Adityanath over Ayodhya trust issues, while minister Om Prakash Rajbhar alleges Akhilesh Yadav’s party plans Gewalt
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scandal sparks calls for harsh punishment
Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation funds are under probe after staff allegedly turned low‑pay jobs into luxury lifestyles; the trust ignored early warnings, prompting CM D.K. Shivakumar to call for strict penalties.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ram Kadam calls for harsh punishments for Ram Temple donation theft
BJP’s Ram Kadam demanded death penalties for thieves stealing Ram Temple donations, tied the call to the TET paper‑leak case, and condemned opposition criticism.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation scam suspects to appear via video link
Eight suspects in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft will face a possible video court hearing, while a brother disowns the accused and trust officials resign.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
UP leaders clash over Ram temple donation controversy
UP political leaders spar over an alleged ₹140 crore donation theft tied to the Ram temple; Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses the BJP of prioritising donations over the nation, while Yogi Adityanath,
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 22 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case: Supreme Court declines urgent CBI probe
India's Supreme Court rejected an urgent plea for a CBI probe into alleged ₹7‑7.5 crore donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Temple; eight accused are in custody, assets are being traced, and a state‑appointed SIT's
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Ayodhya police raid suspects' homes in Ram Temple donation theft case
Police in Ayodhya raided homes of eight suspects in the Ram Temple donation theft, seizing about ₹8 million and questioning families and neighbours as the SIT‑led probe continues.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Uttar Pradesh CM Orders Probe into Temple Ornament Theft Scandals
theft allegations at Ayodhya's Ram temple and Madura's Krishna shrine trigger calls for a special investigation by UP CM Yogi Adityanath and protests demanding tighter state control.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Arvind Kejriwal alleges Rs 200 crore theft in Ram temple donation case
Arvind Kejriwal says ₹200 crore of Ram temple donation funds are missing, only ₹80 lakh recovered, and arrests target low‑level staff while real culprits remain free.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
India's Ram Temple donation scandal ignites political accusations
India’s Ram Temple donation scandal has prompted political condemnations, calls for transparency from senior ministers, and the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged misuse of funds.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple offering theft sparks outcry from Pandit Dhirendra Shastri
Pandit Dhirendra Shastri condemned the theft of offerings from Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, calling it a betrayal of millions of devotees and urging a thorough investigation.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath clashes with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav over Ram Mandir donation scandal
Uttar Pradesh’s Ram Mandir donation scandal fuels a feud as SP chief Akhilesh Yadav blames the BJP for profiteering, while CM Yogi Adityanath attacks the SP’s past and vows a thorough investigation.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Arvind Kejriwal Calls for Probe into Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Theft
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Ram Mandir trust of massive donation theft, citing missing lamps, jewels and a sharp drop in daily contributions, and demanded accountability and arrests.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Ram Mandir Trust to convene July 7 meeting after senior resignations over donation scandal
Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned from the Ram Mandir Trust amid donation fraud claims; a VHP‑led meeting on 7 July will decide next steps, with calls for fast‑track trials, a possible CEO, and political deb
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
India's Ram Temple Donation Scandal Prompts Calls for CBI Probe
Leaders demand a CBI investigation into alleged misappropriation of up to 1,000 crore rupees in Ram Temple donations, calling for resignations and tighter fund controls.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
India's Ram Temple chadhava scandal triggers government crackdown
Swami Chidanand Saraswati said the SIT report on the Ram Temple chadhava fraud was released quickly and promised the government will act against all responsible.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 30 sources
Ram Mandir donation scandal leads to trust resignations and arrests of eight suspects
Ram Mandir trust chief Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned as a SIT probe into alleged donation theft leads to an FIR and the arrest of eight suspects; political parties call for further inquiry.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Zero‑Tolerance Against Ayodhya Temple Donation Scam
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned of zero tolerance for those exploiting Ayodhya temple donations after a SIT probe led to the arrest of eight suspects.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft: Eight Arrested, ₹80 Lakh Seized
Eight accused in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft were sent to judicial custody; police recovered nearly ₹80 lakh and linked the scheme to government and SBI staff.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Ram Temple Donation Theft Sparks Political Outcry in India
Alleged theft of about ₹200 crore and 2 kg of silver from the Ayodhya Ram Temple has triggered political backlash, with AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, Congress and the SP demanding a court‑monitored probe and harsh pun
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation fraud case leads to FIR and SIT probe
An FIR was filed in Ayodhya after a SIT probe alleged that eight people embezzled crore‑rupee cash offerings at the Ram Temple, with charges under sections 61, 306, 316 and 317 of the Indian Penal Code, facing‑
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Ram Mandir donation case sees first FIR filed against eight individuals
A first FIR was lodged against eight people for alleged theft and mismanagement of donations at the Ram Mandir trust, with the SIT expanding its probe to the trust's finances while senior official Champat Rai a
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Supreme Court declines urgent hearing on Ayodhya Ram Temple fund probe petition
India's Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on a petition demanding a fast probe of alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple fund misuse, directing the case to be listed in the registry.

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