Expect Ram Mandir Trust to fix administrative lapses: RSS on donation theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday expressed deep concern over the alleged theft from donation boxes at the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday expressed deep concern over the alleged theft from donation boxes at the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya, calling the incident "deeply painful" and urging strict action against those responsible while seeking greater transparency and accountability in the temple's management. In a statement issued from New Delhi, RSS Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale said the grand temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi had become a symbol of faith and devotion for the Hindu community through the sacrifices and dedication of generations of devotees.
He said the alleged theft had hurt the sentiments of Ram devotees across the country. Statement issued by Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). New Delhi, July 3, 2026 The grand temple constructed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi has become a center of reverence, faith, and devotion for the entire Hindu society, pic.twitter.com/ppdkc8kuwU— RSS (@RSSorg) July 3, 2026 Read Full Story Hosabale noted that the Uttar Pradesh government had constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and initiated legal proceedings based on its recommendations.
He said those found guilty after the investigation should face stringent punishment. The RSS leader also called on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to treat the incident as an exceptional matter and address any shortcomings in the temple's management and operational systems. He said it was essential to ensure that the faith of millions of devotees in the Ayodhya temple remained intact and that the prevailing uncertainty surrounding the incident came to an end.
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