Ram temple donation 'theft' a disgrace; we feel humiliated: Nripendra Mishra
Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee, has condemned the alleged theft of temple donations as a disgrace. The temple trust is now moving to overhaul its management system and is considering the appointment of a new CEO to prevent future incidents.
Why it matters
The scandal surrounding the Ram Temple, a highly significant cultural and religious site in India, has led to leadership resignations and a push for administrative reform.
Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra on Saturday (July 11, 2026) said the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya temple was a disgraceful blot (kalank), and everyone felt utterly humiliated because of it.
He expressed confidence, however, that the temple management system would be improved to avoid a repeat of such incidents.
Mr. Mishra arrived in Ayodhya on Friday (July 10, 2026) for the first day of the Ram Temple Construction Committee's meeting.
"This [alleged donation theft] is a disgrace, and we all are not just apologetic but feeling humiliated and let down by it," Mr. Mishra told reporters ahead of the second day of the committee's meeting.
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