Kharge alleges Rs 5,000 crore misused in Ayodhya Ram temple construction
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Kharge alleges Rs 5,000 crore misused in Ayodhya Ram temple construction

The Hindu··22 Jun

The Hindu reported that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on June 21 at the KPCC president installation ceremony alleged money was looted from the temple and demanded a probe into who swindled funds in Lord Rama's name.

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What It Means For You

  • Ayodhya temple fund use is a new political battleground.
  • Congress is linking temple finances to broader corruption claims.
  • Karnataka Congress leadership transition was also announced.

What's Happening

  • Kharge alleged Rs 5,000 crore misuse on June 21.
  • UP CM Yogi announced an inquiry into temple funds.
  • B.K. Hariprasad was installed as KPCC president.

Political Context

  • The Ram temple was inaugurated by Modi in January 2024.
  • Kharge spoke at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru.
  • Congress also attacked NEET administration failures.
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