Row over alleged theft of donations from India's landmark Ram temple
Summary
The Ram temple in Ayodhya, India, opened in January 2024, is facing allegations that donations worth millions of rupees have been stolen. The temple trust denies these claims, and a special investigation team has been set up to look into the matter.Key Facts
- The Ram temple in Ayodhya attracts about 50 million visitors every year.
- It was built on land disputed for decades, once occupied by a 16th-century mosque torn down in 1992.
- The temple trust reported annual income of about 3.27 billion rupees (around $35 million) in 2024-25.
- A former legislator claims over 70 million rupees (about $740,000) in donations have gone missing.
- Petitions have been filed asking India’s Supreme Court for a police-monitored investigation.
- The temple trust says donations are carefully counted and audited, including by bank employees.
- Opposition political parties are demanding answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP party.
- The temple's construction was a major political promise and is linked to Modi’s election victory.
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