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Legal proceedings regarding Ram Mandir donation allegations
Overview
The Supreme Court of India is presiding over legal proceedings regarding alleged financial irregularities at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) previously filed a chargesheet involving eight accused individuals, including Ram Shankar Yadav and Anukalp Mishra, following findings that CCTV footage showed at least 105 instances of unauthorized cash removal. While prosecutors reported the recovery of approximately ₹79.85 lakh, former temple trust officials Champat Rai and Dr. Anil Mishra have been listed as witnesses rather than accused.
The Congress party has intensified its criticism, accusing the BJP-led government of a cover-up. General Secretary Jairam Ramesh characterized the alleged theft as a ‘grave sin’ and questioned why the Prime Minister has remained silent, noting that the Prime Minister personally selected the temple trustees. Congress leaders have raised concerns regarding the management of significant funds, including ₹3,264 crore collected through the Nidhi Samarpan campaign.
The opposition has demanded transparency, calling for the release of all related video and audio footage. Congress has raised three primary questions: whether charges against the eight individuals are sufficient, why an independent investigation into the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has not been conducted, and why the government is reportedly avoiding further investigation under Supreme Court supervision. Ramesh further noted that despite preliminary findings, Trust leadership has publicly defended individuals associated with the BJP, RSS, and VHP.
Entities
Jairam Ramesh · Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust · Congress · Narendra Modi · Bharatiya Janata Party
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The SIT filed a chargesheet of approximately 74,000 pages in the Ayodhya anti-corruption court.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Uttar Pradesh government will file the chargesheet within two days.
- [● 3 SOURCES] CCTV footage identified 105 separate incidents of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The chargesheet must be filed by September 25 to prevent accused individuals from claiming default bail.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Congress MP Jairam Ramesh alleged the delay in filing the chargesheet is a tactic to protect key orchestrators.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The chargesheet names eight accused individuals: Ram Shankar Yadav, Anukalp Mishra, Avinash Shukla, Karunesh Pandey, Manish Yadav, Lavkush Mishra, Ramashankar Mishra, and Subhash Srivastava.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A video regarding the stolen amount reached Champat Rai on June 4.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The FIR was registered on June 25, following a 21-day delay after CCTV footage was viewed on June 5.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Only eight people have been named as accused despite the 105 reported incidents.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A sum of Rs 79.85 lakh has been recovered.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Former trust general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra are being treated as witnesses rather than accused.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesCongress demands accountability in Ram Mandir donation theft case
The Congress party is demanding an independent investigation and Supreme Court oversight into the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Mandir Trust, accusing the government of shielding those involved.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesCongress demands accountability in Ram temple donation theft case
The Congress party is demanding a probe into alleged donation thefts at the Ram temple, questioning why trust officials are witnesses and calling for the release of CCTV footage.
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[POLITICS] 9 sourcesCongress accuses BJP of covering up Ayodhya temple donation theft
The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Modi and BJP-RSS affiliates of covering up the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, demanding an impartial investigation.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesCongress questions Ram temple donation theft probe
The Congress party is demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged donation thefts at the Ayodhya Ram temple, citing a 21-day FIR delay and questioning why only eight people are accused.
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[CRIME] 11 sourcesAyodhya Ram Mandir donation theft: SIT files chargesheet
An SIT chargesheet in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case names eight accused and cites CCTV footage of 105 instances of cash diversion, while clearing former trust officials as witnesses.
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[CRIME] 8 sourcesAyodhya Ram Mandir donation theft: SIT files 74,000-page chargesheet
The SIT has filed a 74,000-page chargesheet in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case, alleging 105 instances of cash misappropriation during the counting process.
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[CRIME] 11 sourcesAyodhya Ram Temple donation theft: SIT identifies 105 incidents
The SIT has identified 105 instances of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir via CCTV. The UP government plans to file a chargesheet by September 25 to prevent accused individuals from receiving default bаi
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