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Ayodhya Donation Shock: Rahul & Kharge Demand Independent Probe, Question PM Modi's 'Silence'

The leaders urged an independent probe into alleged embezzlement at the Ram temple after eight arrests and two resignations, saying donors were betrayed.

  • On Saturday, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding an independent investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
  • Allegations of theft surfaced in early June, leading to eight arrests and the resignation of two senior functionaries from the Trust managing the temple.
  • Gandhi and Kharge asserted in their letter that the Trust's government-appointed members have links to the RSS and VHP, claiming the institution failed to protect devotees' donations.
  • Opposition leaders in both houses of Parliament stated the Prime Minister's silence on the issue is unacceptable, urging him to ensure accountability and restitution.
  • Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday that lakhs of devotees feel "betrayed by the theft," urging the Prime Minister to break his silence.
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Moneycontrol broke the news in Mumbai, India on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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