Trust President Expresses Confidence in Leadership
Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, president of the Shri Ram Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Monday stated his full confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will ensure all individuals responsible for the theft of donations from the Ram Mandir are brought to justice. This marks his first public remarks on the controversy.
In a letter issued ahead of the Trust meeting scheduled for 3 pm, Das conveyed his deep hurt and anguish over the incident, urging that no personal politics be played regarding the matter. He wrote, "I have full faith that CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Modi will ensure all guilty, whoever they are, are punished."
Trust Meeting to Address Resignations and SIT Findings
The Trust is expected to deliberate on the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra, whose alleged lack of oversight is being blamed for the donation pilferage. Additionally, the meeting will examine the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the theft allegations.
Eight individuals have been named in the case, including a former driver of Champat Rai. The SIT's investigation aims to uncover the full extent of the theft and identify all culprits.
RSS Urges Restoration of Hindu Confidence
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) issued a statement calling upon the Trust to restore the confidence of Hindus in the temple and its affairs. The RSS warned the community against the designs of anti-national forces seeking to exploit the situation for their own agendas.
