Ram Temple Trust Rejects Claim Air Marshal Mishra Skipped CEO Interview, Says Process Was Documented
The Trust said the selection process was documented and that 16 finalists faced interviews and screening before the CEO appointment.
- On Monday, The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust rejected media claims that Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra did not participate in CEO interview rounds, calling the reports "factually incorrect."
- The Search Committee received 5,585 applications after being constituted on July 6, 2026, conducting a multi-tier evaluation involving AI-based screening and manual assessments across Delhi NCR, Pune, and Sambalpur.
- "16 candidates were selected as finalists, who participated in face-to-face interviews in Ayodhya on August 11 and 12, 2026," the Trust said, with the process conducted at "the highest standards of institutional governance and transparency."
- Air Marshal Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was appointed the first CEO of the Trust on September 2, 2026, pledging to serve with his decades of military experience.
- Mishra described the opportunity as a "blessing of Lord Ram," stating that after 43 years in the Air Force, he is honored to serve the Sri Ram Mandir and its devotees.
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Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra Appeared in CEO Selection Interview Process, Says Ram Mandir Trust
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has clarified the facts regarding the selection process of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), rejecting claims being circulated in certain media reports that Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra did not participate in the interview rounds. India News | Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra Appeared in CEO Selection Interview Process, Says Ram Mandir Trust.
Ram temple Trust rejects claim Air Marshal Mishra skipped CEO interview, says process was documented
The Trust clarified the CEO selection process, refuting media claims about Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra. A multi-tier evaluation and face-to-face interviews were conducted for the position. Mishra participated in interviews on August 11, 2026, and was among top candidates. The selection process adhered to high standards of governance and transparency. The Trust remains committed to providing factual information regarding the CEO selection.
The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has denied the claims surrounding the CEO selection process. According to the Trust, 16 candidates, including Jitendra Mishra, reached the final round out of 5,585 applications.
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