Congress seeks Champat Rai’s arrest, asks PM to apologise over Ram Temple donation row
The Congress party has demanded the arrest of former Ram Temple Trust official Champat Rai and an apology from PM Modi regarding alleged financial irregularities. They are calling for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation and the dissolution of the current Trust.
Why it matters
The management of donations for a major religious site is a high-stakes political issue involving public trust and potential corruption allegations.
The Congress on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) demanded the immediate arrest of former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai, and sought an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “mistake” in selecting members of the Trust.
The article centers on the opposition party's narrative and criticisms of the ruling government.
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