Deeply distressed by theft of donations, matter shouldn’t be politicised: Ram Temple trust chief

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has expressed deep anguish over the alleged theft of donations from Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. He has demanded strictest punishment for all those responsible and urged people to not politicise the issue.

Expressing confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will ensure justice, Mahant Das has said that the matter should not be politicised for personal gain as it is linked to the faith of millions of Hindus, IANS reported.

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“I am deeply distressed by the theft of donations from the temple of Shri Ramlalla Sarkar. Whoever has committed this sin must face the severest possible punishment. I have full faith in the esteemed Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, that they will ensure punishment for anyone involved in this sinful act,” Mahant Das said in a statement.

“This is a matter concerning the faith of crores of Hindus, and I urge that no one should engage in politics over this for personal gain,” he added.

His statement comes at a time when the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is holding a meeting, wherein members are expected to consider the resignations submitted by the Trust’s General Secretary, Champat Rai, and Trustee Anil Mishra.

Further, it will deliberate on the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged irregularities related to temple donation collections as well as the management of the Ram Mandir.

In a notice, the Trust’s Treasurer, Swami Govind Dev Giri, informed that they have convened the meeting with prior approval of Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, who is currently hospitalised.

“All members are hereby informed that, with the permission of the Honourable President, a meeting has been convened by the Treasurer on Monday, 6 July 2026. This meeting has been called on short notice to deliberate on urgent matters and to take necessary decisions,” read the notice.

The meeting is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. onwards on Monday at Mani Ram Das Chhavni in Ayodhya Dham, Uttar Pradesh.