India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations
Summary
The trust managing the Ram temple in Ayodhya has changed its leaders after claims that donations were stolen. Police arrested several people following an investigation into the missing money. The temple is a major religious site opened in January 2024 and attracts millions of visitors each year.Key Facts
- The Ram temple is located in Ayodhya, India, and opened in January 2024.
- It is managed by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
- Allegations surfaced that tens of millions of rupees in donations were stolen.
- The general secretary Champat Rai resigned and was replaced by Krishna Mohan as interim leader.
- Police arrested eight people connected to the alleged theft after an investigation by a special team.
- The trust said it received about 5.82 billion rupees (around $61 million) in donations until March 2026.
- A former accounts supervisor raised concerns and was dismissed, leading to public and political attention.
- The trust emphasized its concern for the damage to the temple’s reputation and asked for strict action against those involved.
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