Ram temple donation theft: RSS calls incident ‘unfortunate’, urges patience and strict action
Reacting to the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on Friday (July 3, 2026), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale
Reacting to the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on Friday (July 3, 2026), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale described the incident as “unfortunate” and urged the Hindu community to exercise patience and restraint during this difficult time. “The unfortunate incident of theft from the donation boxes placed in the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya has wounded the sentiments and reverence of the entire society and Ram devotees, and we are all hurt by this event,” said Mr. Hosabale.
The alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple came to light on June 7. An FIR was registered on June 25 based on a preliminary report submitted by the SIT constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government. Eight persons associated with the temple’s donation-counting process have been arrested so far, and the investigation is continuing. Talking about the SIT-led investigation, he said, “It is essential to ensure that whoever is found guilty in the investigation receives strict punishment.” Highlighting the stance of the RSS, Mr. Hosable said that “This highly condemnable incident should be treated as exceptional and that effective steps be taken with utmost seriousness to address all deficiencies in the arrangements and operations, so that the faith and reverence of crores of Ram devotees in the Ayodhya temple remains unbroken and unwavering.
The current confusion and uncertainty must end.” “Our expectation is that all necessary initiatives will be taken by the temple management and the special investigation team constituted by the administration,” he added. Hosable further urged
“the entire Hindu society to demonstrate necessary patience and restraint in this difficult moment and to foil the conspiracies of anti-Hindu, anti-national forces who seek to exploit this unfortunate incident to malign Hindu dharma and society.”
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