The theft of money collected from Ram Temple’s donation boxes was going on for several years. There were many persons involved, temple staff, bank staff, those engaged in counting and those supervising.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured that the SIT is probing allegations of donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and that the culprit will not be spared, whoever they may be.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's visit in Ayodhya is taking place against the backdrop of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the collection and counting of donations at the Ram Temple.
Ram Temple donation row: The matter surfaced on June 7, when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav cited media reports to claim that crores of rupees from donations offered at the Ram temple were missing and urged the court to take cognisance of the matter.
The government has temporarily restricted access to the Telegram messaging app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) saying the measure was aimed at tackling cheating rackets and misinformation.
The incident regarding the theft of offerings at the Ram Mandir has become a topic of discussion, with reports indicating that approximately 5 to 6 individuals were involved in the act.
A three-member SIT has begun investigating alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya. The team is expected to submit its report within 15 days amid growing political controversy and claims of financial misconduct.
Earlier, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed concern over reports claiming that crores of rupees donated for the Ram Temple were allegedly missing. He urged the court to take suo motu cognisance of the matter.
Ram Temple in Ayodhya has received donations worth over Rs 3,000 crore. Know how the funds are being used, the tax paid by the trust, the donation counting process and the political controversy surrounding the temple's finances.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that reports have emerged claiming that crores of rupees from donations offered at the Ram Temple were missing and urged the court to take cognisance of the matter.
At the Ram Temple, Gautam Adani said his visit, which coincided with Hanuman Jayanti, was a deeply personal moment, blending faith with a broader national narrative.
Her schedule for March 20 includes visits to several spiritual sites in Vrindavan, such as Shri Premanand Ji Maharaj Ashram and the samadhi of Neem Karoli Baba. She will also visit Udiya Baba Ashram and Davanal Kund.
