Ram temple row: why isn’t SP talking about Babri funds, asks U.P. Deputy CM
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has challenged the Samajwadi Party to account for funds collected for the Babri Masjid, amid an ongoing investigation into alleged embezzlement at the Ram Temple. The political dispute highlights the intense scrutiny surrounding religious donations in Indian politics.
Why it matters
The exchange underscores the role of religious infrastructure and financial transparency as major political wedge issues in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday (June 18, 2026) waded into the Ram Mandir donations controversy and hit out at Samajwadi Party chief Akhliesh Yadav asking “why isn’t the SP talking about donations received to build Babri Masjid.”
The framing focuses heavily on the Deputy CM's accusations against the opposition, reflecting the ruling party's narrative.
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