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
The BJP said those accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case are facing legal action and social boycott. It backed the Faizabad Bar Association's decision and reiterated that the guilty would receive exemplary punishment under the rule of law