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Uddhav launches Ram Raksha Andolan over temple donation theft
The Times of India··4 Jul
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on July 3, 2026, announced a Ram Raksha Andolan from July 5 evening against alleged embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. He appealed to Hindus to gather at Dadar's Kabutarkhana Hanuman temple. Thackeray alleged stolen temple money was being used to split parties and demanded accountability from the BJP over the donation theft row.
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What It Means For You
- Political protests in Mumbai may affect traffic near Dadar on July 5.
- Temple donation transparency remains under cross-party public scrutiny.
- Devotee contributions to major shrines face governance debate.
What's Happening
- Uddhav Thackeray announced Ram Raksha Andolan on July 3.
- The protest begins at Dadar Hanuman temple on July 5.
- It targets alleged embezzlement at Ayodhya Ram Temple.
Political Context
- An FIR was registered on June 25 after SIT preliminary findings.
- Eight accused have been arrested in the donation counting case.
- RSS also called for strict action on the theft row.
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