Ram temple donation case: Congress questions RSS, asks why agencies are silent on ‘big thieves’

The Congress party has criticized the Indian government and the RSS regarding alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. They are demanding accountability for senior trust officials and questioning the silence of the Prime Minister.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights political friction in India regarding religious trust management and the perceived influence of the RSS in government-linked institutions.
Continuing its attack on the Narendra Modi government over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya , the Congress on Saturday (July 4, 2026) asked why Central investigative agencies had failed to act against the “big thieves” in the case.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition's critique of the ruling party and the RSS, framing the narrative through the lens of political accountability.
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