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Yogi says Ayodhya donation theft hurt Ram devotees' faith
The Hindu··15 Jul
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on July 15 that alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple hurt devotees' faith. He said six people were arrested and two others assisting them were taken into custody. Trust officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned on moral grounds after the case surfaced in early June.
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What It Means For You
- Temple donation transparency affects devotees who contribute to religious institutions.
- The SIT probe outcome will shape accountability at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
- Political parties are using the case to attack each other over matters of faith.
What's Happening
- Eight people linked to donation counting have been arrested.
- Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned from the temple trust.
- CM Adityanath addressed the case at a media event on July 15.
Donation Theft Case
- The alleged embezzlement surfaced in early June 2026.
- An FIR was registered on June 25 after SIT's preliminary report.
- The temple trust is an independent body separate from government.
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