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Ram temple trust chief urges no politicisation of probe
The Times of India··7 Jul
Ram Mandir trust chief Nritya Gopal Das on July 6, 2026, said he was deeply pained by alleged donation irregularities and urged political parties not to politicise the matter. He appealed for patience until the Uttar Pradesh SIT completes its investigation into claims that Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh was siphoned daily during donation counting.
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What It Means For You
- Political rhetoric around the probe may affect public perception of temple funds.
- Devotees await SIT findings before drawing conclusions on alleged theft.
- Strict punishment promises could set precedent for temple donation handling.
What's Happening
- Nritya Gopal Das urged parties not to politicise the donation row.
- SIT is probing alleged daily siphoning of Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.
- Eight accused were arrested after the trust filed a complaint.
Probe Context
- Uttar Pradesh government constituted the SIT after trust request.
- FIR was registered on June 25 following preliminary findings.
- SIT must submit its final report by July 15.
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