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Former Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai made his first public appearance since the Ram temple donation controversy, visiting Tapasvi Chhawani in Ayodhya as the SIT probe into alleged embezzlement and related arrests continues

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold key meetings to appoint a new general secretary, fill trustee vacancies and discuss its first CEO. Financial transparency, administrative reforms and the ongoing donation theft investigation are also expected to dominate deliberations

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged the government placed its nominees in the Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to facilitate irregularities, questioned the credibility of the SIT probe, and urged voters to back parties supporting cow protection

The Faizabad Bar Association said it will approach the court after police allegedly refused to register an FIR against former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionaries over alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement despite a complaint submitted on July 2

An SIT probing alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is set to question members of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The trust is reviewing its donation management system, including banking arrangements, after lapses in security were flagged.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple trust amid the SIT probe into alleged donation theft, saying only eight individuals were found guilty out of nearly 150 staff. Police have taken three accused into custody, while the SIT identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in a 40-day pilferage racket.

The Ram temple trust accepted the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra following the donation embezzlement controversy. It appointed Krishna Mohan as interim general secretary and formed a panel to identify a CEO while pledging greater transparency and accountability

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on Monday to discuss key administrative matters, including the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, while reviewing developments in the ongoing investigation into the alleged donation embezzlement case

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged Ayodhya police to verify allegations made by several Opposition leaders regarding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple. It sought legal action if the claims are found to be false and unsupported

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

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on July 6 to consider the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra, review the SIT's interim report on donation-related irregularities and discuss future temple management arrangements

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

VHP International President Alok Kumar has supported the 15-day extension granted to the UP SIT probing the alleged ₹7.5-crore Ram Temple donation embezzlement, stating that police are investigating transparently and a CBI probe is unwarranted

VHP President Alok Kumar defended Champat Rai over allegations linked to Ram Temple donations, saying the Trust acted promptly to ensure a transparent investigation. He also criticised political leaders demanding Rai's resignation, claiming they followed different standards in similar situations

Champat Rai's brother Sunil Bansal defended him against allegations linked to the Ram temple donation case, saying he dedicated his life to the RSS and the Ram temple movement. He termed the allegations politically motivated and highlighted Rai's years of public service

Ayodhya police will produce eight suspects in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case via video conferencing on Monday, while widening their financial investigation to include six banks and tracking the digital footprints of nearly 80 people

A Special Investigation Team probe into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation system has revealed severe security lapses, including deleted CCTV footage and unauthorized key access. Eight individuals have been arrested and ₹80 lakh recovered following the initial investigation

The Ram Temple donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya escalated on Friday as Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra resigned on moral grounds. Their exit followed an SIT’s preliminary findings of serious lapses in donation management.

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

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