‘ ₹2000 cr stolen from Ram Mandir used to split TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs’: Sanjay Raut's big claim amid donation row

Published 26 June 2026 · india

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday alleged that ₹2,000 crore had been siphoned from the Ram Mandir Trust and used to orchestrate political

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday alleged that ₹2,000 crore had been siphoned from the Ram Mandir Trust and used to orchestrate political splits in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv Sena (UBT). Reacting to the FIR filed against eight people in the alleged embezzlement of donations meant for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Raut claimed that the principal accused continue to hold positions within the Trust. "The main culprits are still working in the Trust. Those who consider themselves 'Hindutvawadi' steal crores of Rupees from the temple, and this money enters politics, where you use it to buy MPs and split political parties. You used the ₹2000 crore stolen from Ram Mandir to split MPs of TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT)," Raut said at a press conference, according to ANI. Raut demands probe into 'missing' 4-kg silver brick donated by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief for Ram Mandir Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What allegations has Sanjay Raut made regarding funds from the Ram Mandir Trust? ⌵ Sanjay Raut alleged that ₹2,000 crore was siphoned from the Ram Mandir Trust and used to orchestrate political splits in parties like TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT).

2 Why did Sanjay Raut request an investigation into the missing silver brick donated for the Ram Mandir? ⌵ Raut sought an inquiry due to concerns over the disappearance of a 4-kg silver brick he claimed was donated by Uddhav Thackeray, highlighting a lack of accountability and updates from the Trust. 3 How has the Uttar Pradesh government responded to the allegations of embezzlement related to the Ram Mandir donations? ⌵ The Uttar Pradesh government established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged embezzlement following claims of misappropriated donations linked to the Ram Mandir. 4 Should the Ram Mandir Trust be held accountable for the alleged missing funds? ⌵ There are calls for accountability within the Ram Mandir Trust, especially concerning the missing donations and the management of funds used for the temple's construction. 5 What ongoing investigations are related to financial irregularities at the Ram Mandir? ⌵ Investigations include a SIT looking into allegations of embezzlement and inflated land deals, as well as a petition seeking a court-monitored probe into the Trust's financial activities. Alleging irregularities linked to donations made for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Raut on Friday sought an inquiry into the reported disappearance of a 4-kg silver brick donated by his party and called for those responsible within the trust to be held accountable.