The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday appointed three new trustees as part of the administrative reshuffle of the Ram Temple. The new trustees are Delhi-based Mahesh Bhagchandka, Ayodhya resident Madan Mohan Pandey and Nirmala Yadav from Shikohabad.
Mahesh Bhagchandka is reportedly a relative of late Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal. His appointment, along with those of Pandey and Yadav, was discussed during an important meeting of the Ram Temple Trust.
The meeting is being held at Mani Ram Das Chhawani, the residence of Trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das in Ayodhya. The Trust's office-bearers are also discussing appointments to other vacant positions.
Ram Temple CEO announcement shortly
The meeting is also expected to bring a major administrative decision, with the Trust set to formally announce the name of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The CEO will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functioning of the Trust and handling key operational responsibilities related to the Ram Temple complex.
The formal announcement of the CEO is expected shortly as the meeting of the Trust's senior office-bearers continues in Ayodhya.
Ram Temple to get its first CEO
The trust will shortly announce the Ram Temple CEO to lead the shrine's administrative functioning following the stepping down of trust General Secretary Champat Rai and Anil Mishra as a member of the body over allegations of widespread donation theft at the temple.
Speculation is rife over the possible contenders for the post of CEO, with former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey and former IAS officer Dinesh Chandra emerging as prominent names.
Retired IAS officer Yogeshwar Ram Mishra has also been discussed as a potential candidate, although reports suggest that he did not appear for the interview. Former IPS officer Paresh Saxena is another name being linked to the CEO selection process.
However, the Trust has not yet officially announced the final list of three shortlisted candidates.
The Trust's meeting comes amid allegations of theft involving offerings at the Ram Temple and is reportedly the third meeting held since the issue came to light.
A three-member search committee was constituted on July 6 to select the CEO. The committee comprises retired Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi and Suresh Haware.
As many as 5,585 people applied for the CEO's post, while 3,570 candidates completed and returned their application forms.
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