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Champat Rai breaks silence with vow until SIT final report
India Today··9 Jul
Former Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai said on July 7 that allegations against him are baseless and he has taken a vow of silence until the SIT submits its final report, India Today reported. In a handwritten letter to Ram devotees, he said he would respond point by point after the final findings. His resignation was accepted on July 6.
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What It Means For You
- Devotees await clarity on whether temple donations were fully secure.
- Trust leadership changes may affect Ayodhya administration decisions.
- Final SIT findings will shape accountability for the theft scandal.
What's Happening
- Champat Rai vowed silence until the SIT final report on July 7.
- His resignation as general secretary was accepted on July 6.
- Anil Mishra also resigned and remains under investigation.
Temple Trust Context
- The donation theft row surfaced on June 7, 2026.
- Eight accused are arrested in the embezzlement probe.
- A preliminary SIT report flagged serious security lapses.
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