'Culprits Will Not Be Spared, Whoever They May Be': UP CM Yogi Vows Strict Action In Ram Temple Donation Theft

Published 19 June 2026 · india

'Culprits Will Not Be Spared, Whoever They May Be': UP CM Yogi Vows Strict Action In Ram Temple Donation Theft Published By, Last Updated: June

'Culprits Will Not Be Spared, Whoever They May Be': UP CM Yogi Vows Strict Action In Ram Temple Donation Theft Published By, Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 13:00 IST Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath vows culprits in Ram Temple donation theft "will not be spared", adding an SIT had been set up to probe the matter Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vows strict action against culprits in Ram Temple donation theft | File image: PTI Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the culprits in the case linked to the Ram Temple donation theft would “not be spared, whoever they might be", adding that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had been set up to investigate the matter. Addressing a public gathering in Ayodhya –– the site of the historic Ram Janmabhomi Temple –– CM Yogi urged everyone to refrain from making comments that may hurt the sentiments of Lord Ram’s devotees.

“We have set up an SIT investigation (to probe Ram Temple donation issue) at the request of the Trust. The SIT probe will make everything crystal clear. I will tell everyone that nothing should be said that hurts the sentiments of Lord Ram devotees", he said. #WATCH | Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says, “…Those who fired bullets at ‘karsevaks’ and wielded lathis for chanting Jai Shri Ram are now out here giving sermons… We have set up an SIT investigation (to probe Ram Temple donation issue) at the request… pic.twitter.com/Bcqc8zwrpT— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 19, 2026 “If anyone has any evidence, they should present it to the SIT…" the CM added. SIT Launches Probe A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has launched a probe into allegations that gold, silver and diamond ornaments donated by devotees to the Ram Temple have been replaced with fake items, besides money being stolen.

Authorities are examining discrepancies in donation handling and financial records. The case has sparked heightened scrutiny over the management of funds at one of the most significant religious and cultural sites in India. According to officials, an investigation is underway into the matter and further details will be shared once the verification of financial transactions and security protocols is done. Ram Mandir Theft, And A Fresh Political Storm The case has also triggered a political storm in the country, with the opposition targeting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Uttar Pradesh. With the UP Assembly Election scheduled to be held next year, the opposition has intensified its attack against the Yogi government. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav called the allegation of Ram Temple donation theft “extremely shameful" and called out “government silence" as “suspicious". Congress state chief Ajay Rai accused the BJP of “selling faith", as he described the misappropriation of funds an “organised robbery".