Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft | The Biggest Stories Of June 26, 2026
Allegations of financial irregularities in the handling of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir have snowballed into a significant political and administrative controversy in Uttar Pradesh
Allegations of financial irregularities in the handling of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir have snowballed into a significant political and administrative controversy in Uttar Pradesh, culminating in the resignation of the temple trust's general secretary, the registration of a first information report and the arrest of eight people. What started as questions raised in public by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has since led to a state-backed Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry, searches at residences, the recovery of unaccounted cash and the questioning of temple staff and bank officials.
The controversy has drawn sharp reactions from across the political spectrum and prompted calls for a thorough overhaul of the temple's management systems. About NDTV (English news channel) NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within
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