Ram Temple Donation Row: Champat Rai Breaks Silence, Points Fingers at Anil Mishra and Bank
Ram Temple Donation Row: Champat Rai Breaks Silence, Points Fingers at Anil Mishra and Bank The ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple has taken a dramatic turn. Days after resigning from his position as General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai has broken his silence. In a written response to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and an open letter addressed to Ram devotees, Rai strongly defended his integrity while shifting the focus onto fellow former trustee Dr. Anil Mishra and the handling bank. Shifting Accountability: The Contested Counting Guidelines The core of Champat Rai’s defense rests on a crucial operational document: the "joint guidelines for the counting process" dated February 6, 2025. This document governed how the massive influx of cash offerings was managed and audited. Rai has explicitly distanced himself from these guidelines, raising serious questions abou...