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Uddhav announces Ram Raksha protest over temple donation theft
The Times of India··3 Jul
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on July 3, 2026, announced a Ram Raksha protest from July 5 in Maharashtra over alleged embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. Workers will gather at Dadar Hanuman temple to recite Hanuman Stotra and Chalisa before demanding BJP accountability. Eight people linked to donation counting have been arrested since an FIR on June 25.
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What It Means For You
- Political protests over temple donation theft may affect Maharashtra traffic on July 5.
- Devotee contributions to major shrines remain under public and political scrutiny.
- Cross-party debate over temple trust governance is intensifying.
What's Happening
- Uddhav Thackeray announced Ram Raksha protest on July 3.
- The protest begins at Dadar Hanuman temple on July 5.
- Eight accused have been arrested in the donation theft case.
Political Context
- An FIR was registered on June 25 after SIT findings.
- Trust officials resigned amid the embezzlement probe.
- RSS issued its first statement on the row on July 3.
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