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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...

  The ₹200 Crore Crisis: A United Opposition Confronts Government Over Ram Temple Donation Theft Allegations The sacred city of Ayodhya is gripped by an unprecedented political and financial storm. What began as an exposure by investigative journalists at Dainik Bhaskar regarding the sudden, massive lifestyle upgrades of low-salaried cash-counting staff has exploded into a high-stakes national controversy. A multi-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has set up camp inside the temple complex to probe allegations that an estimated ₹200 crore in cash offerings from devotees has been systematically siphoned off. As investigators pull security footage, audit cash logs, and launch sweeping raids, a united opposition front and veteran Hindutva leaders have launched a fierce offensive against the ruling dispensation. 🔍 The Anatomy of the Alleged Fraud The epicenter of the investigation sits within the heavily secured ground-floor vault and cash-counting rooms directly in front ...