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VHP asks SIT to record statements of opposition leaders
The Hindu··5 Jul
The Vishva Hindu Parishad wrote to the Ayodhya SIT on July 4 urging it to record statements of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh and Ram Gopal Yadav. The VHP said their public claims about Ram temple donation theft suggest they possess relevant facts. It asked the team to verify sources and documents behind the allegations under applicable law.
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What It Means For You
- Devotees who donated to the Ayodhya Ram temple may follow whether the SIT verifies alleged cash and valuables misappropriation at the shrine.
- Opposition leaders who spoke publicly about irregularities could be called to share the basis of their claims with investigators.
- A Ram Temple Trust meeting scheduled for July 6 will discuss the SIT report and the CEO post alongside donation oversight.
What's Happening
- The VHP on July 4 asked the SIT probing alleged offering theft at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple to record statements of four opposition leaders.
- Named leaders include Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh and Ram Gopal Yadav over public financial irregularity claims.
- Priyanka Gandhi on July 5 called the alleged donation theft tragic and said the government must inquire how it happened.
From Allegations to Statements
- The case centres on alleged misappropriation of cash and valuables contributed by devotees at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
- The VHP argued opposition statements imply familiarity with facts and asked the SIT to identify information sources and supporting documents.
- Reports say the SIT may re-audit Ram Temple Trust accounts for the last five years as part of the ongoing probe.
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