Rahul, Kharge write to PM; seek probe into theft of donations at Ayodhya Ram temple
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have formally requested an independent investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The demand follows reports of theft and alleged mismanagement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
Why it matters
The request highlights ongoing political tensions regarding the management of religious institutions and public funds in India.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conduct “an independent and comprehensive investigation of the financial affairs” of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
The letter comes a day ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon session of the Parliament.
Our joint letter to PM Modi demanding an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Lakhs of devotees who donated their hard- earned money with faith, devotion and trust are feeling betrayed by the… pic.twitter.com/FxrQA0YDk7
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