Ram Temple donation row: RSS expresses concern over ‘misuse of funds’, voices confidence in SIT probe
The RSS has expressed concern over reported financial irregularities and the misuse of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The organization stated its confidence in the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe initiated by the temple trust.
Why it matters
As the ideological parent of India's ruling party, the RSS's public stance on the management of a high-profile religious site carries significant political weight.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday (July 12, 2026) expressed concern over the recently reported irregularities and alleged misuse of donations at thein Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya.
Delegates underscored the need for measures that ensure that such incidents do not recur, a spokesperson said on the concluding day of its annual Akhil Bharatiya Prant Pracharak Baithak in Belagavi.
Sunil Ambekar, RSS’ all-India Convenor, Communications, said the ongoing embezzlement case was discussed in the three-day regional convenors’ meeting in Belagavi.
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