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‘Shows BJP’s double standards’: Congress questions PM Modi’s ‘silence’ over Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row

‘Shows BJP’s double standards’: Congress questions PM Modi’s ‘silence’ over Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row

The Congress on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged financial irregularities in donations to the Ayodhya Ram Temple, questioning his ‘silence’ and demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the matter. Congress slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row. (PTI) Congress general secretary KC Venugopal alleged that the Prime Minister’s silence over the alleged embezzlement exposed the BJP’s “double standards”, arguing that the party had risen to power by championing the Ram Temple movement but was now refusing to act on what he described as a major scam. Also Read | ₹1 Lakh to Avinash Shukla’s ₹20 Lakh: Breaking down Ram Temple donation theft numbers”>Tinnu’s ₹1 Lakh to Avinash Shukla’s ₹20 Lakh: Breaking down Ram Temple donation theft numbers “PM has the moral responsibility to act upon this. One of the reasons he became the PM was the Ram Temple issue. The biggest theft happened and you are mum. This is clearly exposing the double standards of the BJP. They are using God for …

Akhilesh Yadav vows to restore Ayodhya’s eternal glory amid row

Akhilesh Yadav vows to restore Ayodhya’s eternal glory amid row

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference at the party office, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on June 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Amid the Ram Temple embezzlement case, the Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday (June 27, 2026) vowed to restore and nurture the eternal glory of Ayodhya as a centre of faith and devotion. He claimed that a new SP-led government of Uttar Pradesh will develop Ayodhya as a unique and exemplary religious city, where devotees will experience true spirituality. “We take this pledge with righteousness and truthfulness that by forming a new government, we will develop ‘Ayodhya’ as a unique and exemplary religious city, where devotees coming from all over the world will experience true spirituality. With the blessings of the Lord, we will restore and nurture the eternal glory of Ayodhya as ‘Siyaram-Dham’ of faith, devotion, unwavering belief and true spirit. This will also restore the traditional pride and rights of the people of Ayodhya,” wrote Mr. Yadav on social media platform X.   The SP further …

Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

The authorities handling donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have come under the scanner following allegations that crores of rupees donated by devotees have been embezzled. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has maintained that the allegations should not be treated as facts until the investigation is completed. (PTI) The claims have led to demands for an independent investigation, sharp attacks on the ruling-BJP by opposition parties, and a SIT probe ordered by the Uttar Pradesh government. How the controversy began The issue first came to light after former Samajwadi Party MLA, Pawan Pandey, alleged that between ₹7 crore and ₹7.5 crore in donations made to the Ram Temple had been stolen or embezzelled. Opposition leaders amplified the allegations, questioned the handling of temple funds, and demanded transparency from the temple administration. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has rejected the allegations. Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj said all transactions are properly recorded and handled transparently. Trust general secretary Champat Rai also denied claims of any embezzlement. Legal action The controversy soon entered the …