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Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP-RSS of orchestrating a major donation embezzlement scam linked to the Ram Mandir, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe while criticising the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah
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The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on Monday to discuss the preliminary SIT report on the donation theft case, consider a CEO post for temple administration, and review resignations, financial statements and other key matters
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Ayodhya's seer community has strongly backed Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, calling allegations against him baseless. Ahead of a crucial July 6 Trust meeting, the seers urged authorities to reject his resignation while demanding transparency over donation safeguards
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Dattatreya Hosabale said the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple has deeply hurt devotees' faith. He urged strict punishment for those found guilty and called for transparent temple management and public restraint during the investigation
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The SIT probing the Ayodhya Ram temple donation embezzlement case will re-audit the Trust’s financial records from the past five years. Following high-profile resignations and major cash recoveries, key accused Avinash Shukla is currently undergoing intense police interrogation
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AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Ram Temple donations case, alleging major irregularities and claiming only lower-level accused had been arrested. He demanded action against those allegedly responsible and sought accountability from the temple trust
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Congress leader K C Venugopal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. He claimed the state investigation was inadequate and demanded an independent inquiry into the alleged multi-crore financial irregularities
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The Ayodhya Development Authority issued a notice over alleged unauthorised construction linked to Ram temple donation theft accused Lavkush Mishra's wife. Police intensified the embezzlement probe, conducted searches, recovered cash and valuables, and continued investigating the arrested suspects
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The Faizabad Bar Association will march to file an FIR against former Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust officials over alleged fund embezzlement at the Ram Temple. It also demanded CBI and ED investigations, warning of legal action if police refuse
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Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claimed he was placed under house arrest ahead of a planned Ayodhya visit over the Ram temple donation controversy. Congress alleged its leaders were stopped from offering prayers, while police gave no immediate confirmation of any arrest
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Police recovered jewellery, cash and property documents from the house of accused Ramshankar alias Tinnu Yadav during raids in the Ram Mandir donation misappropriation case. Investigators are verifying seized materials and may seek fresh police custody of the accused on Monday
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Ayodhya Police raided the homes of eight people arrested in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, collecting documents and examining assets. Investigators have recovered ₹79.85 lakh so far, with police expected to seek custodial remand of the accused
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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust chief Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra resigned amid the Ram Temple donation controversy. Their exit follows an SIT probe, FIR against eight accused, and allegations of large-scale misappropriation of devotees' offerings and valuables
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Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have resigned on moral grounds amid a brewing controversy over embezzled temple donations. Their exits follow an SIT probe and the arrest of eight accused individuals
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A representative of the Sindhi community has sought clarity on the utilisation of around 200 kilograms of silver bricks donated for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in 2021. The demand comes amid ongoing scrutiny over the accounting and handling of temple donations
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The UP government's Special Investigation Team has intensified its probe into the alleged ₹50 crore Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case. Investigators are cross-verifying physical gold and silver offerings against temple ledgers while re-interrogating key suspect Tinnu Yadav
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of financial opacity, claiming that crucial CCTV footage linked to alleged Ram temple donation irregularities is missing, while demanding a full inquiry into land acquisitions in Ayodhya
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An SIT appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram Janmabhoomi site. The team reviewed CCTV footage, questioned dozens of individuals, examined financial records, and continued probing suspected irregularities in temple fund management
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Yogi Adityanath government's decision to form an SIT to investigate alleged donation irregularities at the Ram temple, stating that allowing government officials to investigate saints and seers is unfortunate for Sanatan Dharma
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BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed he possesses information regarding alleged irregularities in donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya but said he was unable to reveal details at present. He also defended the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak controversy