# Uttar Pradesh political and Ayodhya investigation updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uttar-pradesh-political-and-ayodhya-investigation-updates > Updated: 2026-08-18T17:04:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Political developments in Uttar Pradesh have centered on investigations regarding the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Initially, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi defended the security of the temple and noted that a special investigation team (SIT), established under Supreme Court direction, was examining related incidents. He also criticized opposition parties for politicizing the issue. Following these developments, the SIT submitted its final report to the Home Department regarding alleged donation thefts at the temple. The investigation utilized witness testimonies and scientific evidence, with Tripathi stating that legal action would be taken against individuals recommended in the report. Concurrently, the BJP announced organizational changes, including the appointment of Vinod Tawde as the state party in-charge. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: BJP spokesperson addresses UP appointments and Ayodhya investigation BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi discussed Vinod Tawde’s appointment as UP in-charge, the final SIT report on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation case, and the significance of Vande Mataram. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjp-spokesperson-addresses-up-appointments-and-ayodhya-investigation ### 2026-07-31: BJP Spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi Defends Ram Temple and Praises Yogi Adityanath BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi says the Ram Temple is safe, blames opposition for politicising the issue, backs a special probe, calls for action against a cleric, and lauds CM Yogi Adityanath's anti‑mafia, ​ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjp-spokesperson-rakesh-tripathi-defends-ram-temple-and-praises-yogi-adityanath --- Cite as: Uttar Pradesh political and Ayodhya investigation updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uttar-pradesh-political-and-ayodhya-investigation-updates