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'All construction work of temple will be finished by July 30': Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra

The main Ram Temple structure will finish construction by July 30. Peripheral projects like the boundary wall and museum are progressing well. The four-kilometer boundary wall is expected to be completed by September 30. Work on the auditorium will continue until November or December. The Ram Katha Sangrahalay's storyline has…

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Ram temple funds row: Congress seeks SC-monitored probe, says SIT probe eyewash

Congress demands a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. Senior leader Supriya Shrinate called the Uttar Pradesh government's SIT probe an eyewash. She stated the misappropriation is an attack on Hindu faith and beliefs. The Congress leaders also demanded the dissolution of the temple Trust. The…

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Ram temple row: Probe finds donation money distributed on interest, invested in share market

Probe into Ram temple donation theft reveals money invested in share market. Some funds were also lent out on interest by accused individuals. Relatives' bank accounts were used to route several misappropriated transactions. Police have frozen thirty bank accounts belonging to accused individuals' relatives. Investigations also uncovered land purchased with…

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Attempt to save big fish: Congress questions PM's silence on Ram temple 'embezzlement'

Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Ram temple donation embezzlement. Allegations suggest attempts to shield influential figures while targeting minor employees. Several irregularities concerning land purchases and temple construction have also surfaced. Congress leaders demand answers from the Prime Minister, RSS, and VHP. They also question the…

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Be it NEET or Ayodhya, BJP’s accountability problem is getting harder to hide. Media must keep asking

Accountability and corruption. These two words are now haunting the Modi government. Not just because of the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and its followers in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the leak of the NEET examination papers. The bigger story…

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Champat Rai not upset about stepping down, supportive of new system: Ram temple trust treasurer

Ram temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri met Champat Rai, who is healthy and supportive of new management. Rai resigned as general secretary following alleged donation theft investigations. The trust is implementing changes to improve temple management systems. A new general secretary and a committee to identify a CEO have…

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Yogi Adityanath defends Ram temple trust; says Congress, SP trying to malign Ayodhya, Lord Ram's legacy

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple Trust. He stated an SIT found evidence against only eight individuals involved in donation counting. Adityanath criticized opposition parties for attempting to defame Ayodhya and Lord Ram's legacy. The Chief Minister highlighted the Trust's recommendation for the Special Investigation Team…

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Ram temple row: Congress slams BJP-RSS for 'whitewashing theft', calls for making details of donations public

Congress leaders accuse the BJP-RSS of attempting to conceal donation theft at the Ram Temple. They demand the dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. A Supreme Court-supervised probe into all donations is also being requested by the party. The temple trust accepted resignations amid the ongoing donation…

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Ram temple donation theft accused Avinash Shukla spent Rs 19 lakh on friends, family

An accused in the Ram temple donation case admitted spending nineteen lakh rupees. He gave six lakh rupees for a brother's wedding and five lakh to another. A car worth three and a half lakh rupees was also purchased and recovered. Investigators are examining land and bank accounts for transferred…

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Ram temple donation theft row: SIT finds repeated instances of employees concealing cash

A Special Investigation Team found employees allegedly concealing cash during donation counting. Serious security and supervision lapses were identified within the counting room. Preliminary findings indicated repeated and systematic irregularities over several days. The trust accepted resignations amid controversy and appointed an interim general secretary. Further investigation and legal action…

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Ram temple trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim gen secy; to have CEO

Krishna Mohan has been given additional duties as interim general secretary of the temple trust, treasurer Govind Giri told reporters after a three-hour meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

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Pot calling the kettle black: Cong slams VHP letter to police on claims made by opposition leaders on donations

The Congress party has strongly criticized the VHP's request to the Ayodhya police to question opposition leaders regarding alleged donation theft at the Ram temple. Congress leaders described the VHP's move as "the pot calling the kettle black," accusing the organization of attempting to deflect from its own past controversies…

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Wedding expenses, car purchase among Rs 19 lakh spending disclosed by Ram Temple donation theft accused

Fresh financial leads have emerged in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. Accused Avinash Shukla reportedly revealed an additional Rs 19 lakh in spending during interrogation, including significant amounts distributed to family and friends, and personal purchases like a car. Police are examining land deals and bank accounts, with legal…

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Ayodhya donation probe: Teacher, car mechanic, retired bank employee among 8 accused

Eight individuals, including a teacher and a former mechanic, have been arrested in Ayodhya for allegedly embezzling donations meant for the Ram temple. Police sources claim contract workers exploited their roles in the donation management system, siphoning off cash, foreign currency, and jewellery. Investigators are scrutinizing financial transactions and assets,…

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Government should review its stand on keeping Ram Temple Trust outside preview of RTI says CPI(M) MP John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas has urged the Centre to reconsider its stance that the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is not a public authority under the RTI Act. Citing the Trust's government-backed formation and ongoing official representation, Brittas argued for transparency and public accountability. He highlighted the Trust's administration…

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Ram Mandir trust to discuss SIT report, CEO appointment on Monday

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust members convene today to address the fallout from a donation theft, including trustee resignations and a preliminary SIT report. Discussions will also cover appointing a CEO and reviewing financial statements. While eight individuals have been arrested, no FIR has been filed against key trust…

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Ayodhya temple donations row: Uddhav Thackeray announces ‘Ram Raksha’ protest in Maharashtra from July 5

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has announced a statewide "Ram Raksha" protest starting July 5, alleging embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. He urged citizens to join the agitation and hold the BJP accountable for alleged "loot in the name of Hindutva." The campaign begins Sunday with…

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SIT in Ram Mandir embezzlement case intensifies probe, UP Police question accused Avinash Shukla

A Special Investigation Team is intensifying its probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple, with a 15-day extension granted for a comprehensive inquiry. Accused Avinash Shukla, involved in counting offerings, is currently being questioned. The controversy erupted after allegations of misappropriated funds, leading to an FIR and…

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Ram temple donation row: KC Venugopal writes to PM Modi, seeks SC-monitored probe

Congress leader K C Venugopal has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, calling it a "Chanda Chori mega scandal." He stated that hundreds of crores are involved, betraying Hindu faith. Venugopal highlighted systematic lapses, destruction of CCTV footage,…

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Faizabad lawyers seek FIR against Ram Temple Trust officials over alleged donation fund embezzlement

Lawyers in Faizabad have protested, demanding an FIR against senior Ram Temple Trust officials, including Champat Rai, over alleged donation embezzlement. The Bar Association submitted a complaint seeking an impartial probe into financial irregularities. This follows an ongoing investigation and previous arrests related to donation counting. Protesters warned of intensified…

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Ram temple donation row: 'What transpired is confidential', says police after questioning Champat Rai

Ayodhya police have recorded the statement of Champat Rai, former general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as part of the probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Rai had previously offered to resign, taking moral responsibility for the controversy. The investigation is ongoing, with police…

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Ram temple donation case: Security agency denies role, says recruited SBI staff on bank's request

A private security firm has distanced itself from the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations, stating it merely supplied 22 personnel for housekeeping duties to the State Bank of India's Ayodhya branch. The agency's director clarified they had no involvement in assigning tasks related to donation management. This statement comes…

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Ram Temple embezzelment case: Family of theft accused seeks fair probe, says 'punish if guilty, justice if innocent'

The family of Avinash Shukla, arrested in connection with alleged theft of Ram temple offerings, seeks justice, stating he should be punished if guilty but freed if innocent. Avinash, involved in cash reconciliation, was reportedly questioned in jail, with Rs 20 lakh recovered from him. His father expressed distress over…

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'BJP looted Ram Mandir more than Ghaznavi': UBT Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has accused the BJP of "Ram-droh" (treason against Lord Ram) over alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, comparing it to historical temple lootings. He linked this to the alleged house arrest of UP Congress chief Ajay Rai, suggesting Rai was stopped from exposing corruption.

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Ayodhya donation theft: UP Police probe assets of 22-year-old accused earning Rs 15,000 a month

A 22-year-old earning ₹15,000 monthly is under UP Police scrutiny for allegedly acquiring a ₹65-lakh house, a new farmhouse, a ₹1-lakh motorcycle, and a booked SUV. Investigators are probing if these assets, including a lavish village event, were funded by siphoned Ram temple donations. The probe is expanding to other…

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