Probe call records of all those employed in Ayodhya Ram temple
Devang Rajput•9 Jul 2026•2 min read
Authorities have arrested eight suspects, recovered a substantial amount of the allegedly stolen money, and the Trust has responded by reshuffling its leadership, including accepting the resignations of senior office-bearers and initiating administrative reforms.
Akhilesh Yadav has called for investigators to examine the call records of everyone employed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust as the probe into the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple widens. He also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party prioritizes money over religion, saying, "For them, money is more important than religion," and referred to the developments in Ayodhya as evidence for his criticism.
What Akhilesh Yadav demanded
- Investigation of the call records of all people employed in connection with the temple to determine whether there were links or coordination among those involved.
- A broader and more independent investigation into the alleged financial irregularities, questioning whether the current Special Investigation Team (SIT) is sufficient. He has argued that a central agency would inspire greater public confidence.
Background
The controversy stems from allegations that donations made to the Ayodhya Ram Temple were embezzled by individuals involved in counting offerings. Authorities have arrested eight suspects, recovered a substantial amount of the allegedly stolen money, and the Trust has responded by reshuffling its leadership, including accepting the resignations of senior office-bearers and initiating administrative reforms.
BJP and Uttar Pradesh government's response
Yogi Adityanath has defended the Trust, stating that the SIT found concrete evidence against only eight individuals and that action is being taken against those accused. He argued that it is unfair to defame the entire Trust or Ayodhya because of the alleged actions of a few people.
The issue has become a major political flashpoint, with opposition parties demanding greater transparency and accountability, while the BJP has accused its critics of using the controversy for political purposes.
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