'Rs 18cr stolen every year': Raj Thackeray alleges Siddhivinayak temple donation scam
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has alleged that Rs 18 crore is siphoned off annually from Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, citing a letter from temple trustees. While the temple trust chairman confirmed that nine employees have been arrested in connection with the theft, he attributed the recent rise in temple income to improved management practices.
Why it matters
The allegations highlight concerns regarding the financial transparency and management of high-profile religious institutions in India, which handle massive public donations.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday alleged that donations worth Rs 18 crore were being siphoned off annually at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple and claimed that Rs 1,400 crore had been stolen at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya."Every year, Rs 18 crore was being stolen," Thackeray said.Speaking at a programme organised by the MNS's student wing on Saturday, Raj Thackeray alleged that employees at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple had siphoned off donations from the temple's collection boxes.
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