Akhilesh spreading ‘fabricated lies’ about Ram temple, says BJP
The BJP and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust have denied allegations made by Akhilesh Yadav regarding missing funds from the Ram Temple donations. The trust confirmed that internal audits are ongoing.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding religious institutions and public accountability ahead of state elections.
A day after Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav alleged that crores of rupees were missing from donations made to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai on Monday (June 8, 2026) dismissed the claims saying an internal audit was on. The BJP also hit back, accusing Mr. Yadav of spreading “fabricated lies” that will have “consequences” in the 2027 State elections.
Reports on the conflict between political parties by presenting claims and counter-claims.
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