Ayodhya incident hurt faith of Ram devotees: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath on donation theft issue
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addressed the theft of donations at the Ram temple, stating that while the incident hurt devotees' faith, political attempts to defame the project are unjustified. He confirmed that an SIT is investigating the matter and arrests have been made.
Why it matters
The Ram temple is a highly sensitive religious and political symbol in India, making any financial controversy a matter of significant public interest.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday (July 15, 2026), said the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple had hurt the faith of devotees, but the Opposition move to defame Ayodhya and Ram Janmabhoomi was not justified.
Mr. Adiyanath, while addressing a media event, also launched a sharp attack on opposition parties, particularly the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of politicising matters of faith despite their past record.
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