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Congress questions PM silence on Ram temple donation row
Hindustan Times··3 Jul
Congress on July 2, 2026, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on alleged embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, calling it BJP double standards. KC Venugopal wrote to Modi demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe into what he termed the Chanda Chori mega scandal. Eight accused have been arrested and nearly Rs 80 lakh recovered after an FIR on June 25.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Political debate over temple donation oversight may affect trust governance reforms.
- Supreme Court-monitored probe demands could shift investigation timelines.
- Devotee contributions to major shrines remain under public scrutiny.
What's Happening
- Congress questioned PM Modi's silence on July 2.
- Venugopal wrote demanding a Supreme Court-monitored investigation.
- Eight people connected to donation counting have been arrested.
Political Context
- An FIR was registered on June 25 after SIT preliminary findings.
- Rai and Mishra resigned amid the embezzlement investigation.
- Congress termed the alleged theft a maha paap on June 30.
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