VHP asks SIT to verify claims made by Opposition leaders on donation ‘theft’ at Ram temple
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has requested that a Special Investigation Team record statements from Opposition leaders who alleged financial irregularities at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The VHP aims to verify the basis of these claims through a formal legal process.
Why it matters
This move reflects the ongoing political friction in India regarding the management and integrity of major religious institutions and the use of investigative agencies in political discourse.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday (July 4, 2026) wrote to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, urging it to record the statements of several Opposition leaders who have publicly alleged large-scale financial irregularities at the temple to probe their allegations.
The article reports on the VHP's request and includes the perspective of the accused Opposition leaders, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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