Ram Mandir Donation Theft: 8 Arrested, Champat Rai Resigns as ₹7 Crore Embezzlement Scandal Shakes Ayodhya Trust
Ram Mandir Donation Theft: 8 Arrested, Champat Rai Resigns as ₹7 Crore Embezzlement Scandal Shakes Ayodhya Trust
Ayodhya (UP), June 26 : In one of the most serious controversies to hit India's most sacred new temple, the alleged theft of crores of rupees from the donation funds of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has spiralled into a full-blown criminal case, resulting in the arrest of eight people, the resignation of the Trust's General Secretary, a Supreme Court petition, and an intense national political debate.
What began as allegations dismissed as "opposition propaganda" just weeks ago has now left the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust facing criminal investigation, mounting public anger, and questions about the integrity of one of India's most high-profile religious institutions.
How It All Began
The controversy erupted earlier this month when former Samajwadi Party MLA from Ayodhya, Pawan Pandey, alleged that between Rs 7 crore and Rs 7.5 crore in devotees' donations had been misappropriated from the Ram Mandir. The allegations were swiftly dismissed by the Trust and the Uttar Pradesh government as a "false narrative," with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accusing the SP of spreading misinformation.
However, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav amplified the issue on social media, demanding accountability and the public release of CCTV footage from the donation-counting room. The matter quickly gained national attention.
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