Following the controversy over offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have begun preparing for a large-scale public outreach campaign in Uttar Pradesh.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated sweeping changes after accepting the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra amid allegations of financial irregularities. The move comes as investigations continue and political scrutiny intensifies ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is holding a crucial meeting in Ayodhya amid the alleged donation embezzlement case, with Champat Rai's resignation, the SIT investigation and sharp political exchanges dominating the agenda.
The investigation into the alleged Ram Temple donation scam has expanded to include temple records, precious metal transactions and the handling of devotees' offerings as officials pursue fresh leads.
Ayodhya Police have expanded the Ram Temple donation theft investigation by examining land records, bank accounts and suspected proceeds of crime while reconstructing the alleged distribution of stolen donations.
The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust will seek explanations from Champat Rai and Anil Mishra before deciding on disciplinary action as the SIT expands its probe into the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft.
The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case has been given 15 more days to widen its investigation, even as NCBC Chairperson Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti backed the Uttar Pradesh government's probe and said those responsible would not be spared.
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai alleged police detained him in Ayodhya before a planned visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, as the political battle over the alleged Ram Mandir donation scam continued.
Who is Champat Rai? The veteran VHP leader and former Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary has resigned amid the alleged donation fund controversy. Here's a look at his life, RSS roots, role in the Ram Mandir movement and decades-long public career.
The Ayodhya Bar Association has refused to represent the accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. The development comes as police question SBI officials and the Supreme Court declines an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe.
