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SIT audits Rs 124 crore Ram temple event spending
India Today··7 Jul
The Uttar Pradesh SIT expanded its probe on July 7, 2026, to audit more than Rs 124 crore spent by the Ram temple trust on major events over two years. The largest sum is Rs 113 crore for the Jan 22, 2024 Ram Lalla consecration attended by nearly 8,000 guests. Investigators are examining vouchers, bills and CA records.
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What It Means For You
- Devotees await clarity on how temple event funds were spent.
- Large religious event budgets face public and legal scrutiny.
- SIT findings may shape governance reforms at Ayodhya shrine.
What's Happening
- SIT is auditing over Rs 124 crore in trust event spending.
- Rs 113 crore consecration ceremony is the largest item under review.
- Investigators are examining payment vouchers and CA records.
Investigation Context
- Probe runs alongside alleged donation embezzlement case.
- Eight people were arrested after SIT preliminary findings.
- Trust accepted resignations of Rai and Mishra on July 6.
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