Efforts being made to save main accused in Ram temple offerings theft case: Ajay Rai
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai has accused the government of protecting the main suspects in a donation theft case at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He also criticized the temple's management and called for religious leaders to oversee the trust.
Why it matters
The Ram temple is a highly sensitive political and religious site in India, making allegations of corruption a significant point of political contention.
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Sunday (August 23, 2026) alleged that efforts were being made to "save" the main accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Talking to reporters after offering prayers at Hanumangarhi temple here, he also said the Ram temple would not be allowed to become a "centre of trade".
Mr. Rai also recited the Hanuman Chalisa at Hanumangarhi temple during his visit to Ayodhya.
The Congress leader said he had prayed to Lord Hanuman to act against oppression and injustice.
"Now Hanuman Ji should raise his 'gada' and decide the fate of the 'chanda chor' [donation thieves]," he said.
Targeting the BJP government over the issue of offerings at the Ram temple, Mr. Rai alleged that attempts were being made to "protect" the main accused in the matter.
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