Congress steps up Ram Temple campaign, asks Modi to answer for alleged donation theft
The Congress party has launched a nationwide campaign alleging the theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. They are demanding a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry and accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and trust officials.
Why it matters
The issue touches on sensitive religious and political sentiments in India, potentially impacting the public perception of the ruling BJP government.
The Congress on Saturday (July 11, 2026) intensified its campaign over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, holding 26 press conferences across the country and demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi break his silence on the issue.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi alleged that the Prime Minister was “directly answerable to the nation” as he had taken political ownership of the temple project. “This is not just theft of money, but a betrayal of the faith of millions of devotees,” he said.
The party reiterated its demand for the immediate arrest of former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and other functionaries, contending that those responsible for managing the trust had escaped scrutiny.
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