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Venugopal writes to Modi seeking SC monitored temple probe
The Times of India··2 Jul
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 2, 2026, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Temple donations. He called the case Chanda Chori and said the Uttar Pradesh SIT was an eyewash. Eight accused have been arrested and nearly Rs 80 lakh recovered after an FIR on June 25.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Temple donation transparency affects devotees who contribute to Ayodhya shrine funds.
- Probe outcomes may influence governance reforms at major religious trusts.
- Recovered cash figures offer a partial picture of alleged siphoning from offerings.
What's Happening
- Venugopal wrote to Modi on July 2 demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe.
- Eight people connected to donation counting have been arrested.
- An FIR was registered on June 25 after SIT preliminary findings.
Investigation Context
- Embezzlement allegations surfaced in early June 2026.
- Police have recovered nearly Rs 80 lakh from six accused so far.
- Rai and Mishra resigned as trust officials amid the investigation.
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