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RJD MP moves SC seeking Ram temple trust audit
The Hindu··4 Jul
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh on July 3, 2026, moved the Supreme Court seeking a complete statement of all donations to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and a CBI probe into alleged embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The petition calls the matter of exceptional public importance and seeks preservation of trust financial records during investigation.
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What It Means For You
- Temple donation transparency affects devotees contributing to Ayodhya shrine funds.
- Supreme Court intervention could set governance standards for major religious trusts.
- Forensic audit outcomes may influence public confidence in temple administration.
What's Happening
- RJD MP Sudhakar Singh filed a Supreme Court petition on July 3.
- He seeks donation statements and a CBI probe into embezzlement.
- The petition requests record preservation and financial oversight.
Investigation Context
- An FIR was registered on June 25 after SIT preliminary findings.
- Eight accused have been arrested in the donation theft case.
- Trust officials resigned amid the embezzlement probe.
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