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Ayodhya Ram temple overhauls board after donation theft
BBC··7 Jul
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced a leadership overhaul on July 7, 2026, after allegations that tens of millions of rupees in donations were stolen. It accepted general secretary Champat Rai's resignation and appointed Krishna Mohan as interim general secretary. Eight people were arrested after an SIT preliminary report and a new CEO post was created.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Devotee confidence in major pilgrimage centres is under scrutiny.
- Temple governance reforms may follow the ongoing police investigation.
- Political and legal battles over shrine finances affect public trust.
What's Happening
- Trust accepted Champat Rai's resignation on July 7.
- Eight accused were arrested after SIT preliminary findings.
- A three-member panel will recommend a new CEO.
Temple Context
- Ram temple was inaugurated by PM Modi in January 2024.
- Uttar Pradesh government constituted an SIT after trust request.
- Site replaced a 16th-century mosque demolished in 1992.
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