Ram temple trust's new CEO holds first meeting with members in Ayodhya
Air Marshal (retd.) Jeetendra Mishra has assumed his role as the first CEO of the Ram temple trust in Ayodhya. His appointment follows a restructuring of the trust's administration after allegations of financial mismanagement.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a significant administrative shift for a high-profile religious institution following a period of controversy.
Ram temple trust’s first chief executive officer (CEO), Air Marshal (retd.) Jeetendra Mishra, on Thursday (September 3, 2026) attended his first meeting with members and office-bearers after reaching Ayodhya, where he was briefed on the trust’s functioning, including its accounting and administrative arrangements.
The meeting was held at the trust's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Kshetra office at Ramghat.
"It was an introductory meeting where I met other members of the trust. I will take a few more days to understand my role and duties," Air Marshal (retd.) Mishra told reporters after the meeting.
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