Opposition MPs, led by Pappu Yadav in a priest's role, staged a skit in Parliament alleging Ram Temple donation theft, while Rahul Gandhi joined the performance and the Supreme Court monitored a fresh SIT probe into the matter.

Watch: Saffron-clad Pappu Yadav plays priest as Rahul Gandhi, Opposition join Ram Temple donation theft skit in Parliament

The Ayodhya Ram temple trust has appointed IIT Bombay alumnus Jagdish Aphale as its first secretary and joint signatory for bank accounts amid allegations of donation theft. The move aims to strengthen financial oversight and accountability following resignations of senior trust members.

Who is Jagdish Aphale? IIT Bombay alum appointed Ram Temple Trust secretary amid donation theft row

The Trust’s interim general secretary Krishna Mohan said the number of devotees visiting the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple remains unchanged despite all the baseless and exaggerated allegations which is a proof that the faith and belief of millions of devotees remains unwavering.

‘CEO selection to take time; faith of devotees remains unwavering’: Ram Temple Trust

The Ram Temple donation theft investigation has entered a new phase as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) widens its probe into recruitment practices, trust oversight, and administrative lapses. Investigators are examining how cash-counting staff were appointed after reports suggested that many employees were recruited through recommendations from trust office bearers and their associates. The SIT has arrested several individuals and is now scrutinizing the backgrounds of dozens of employees involved in counting devotees' donations. Preliminary findings reportedly highlight procedural lapses, security gaps, and inadequate supervision in the donation counting process.

Ram Temple Donation probe widens | SIT targets recruitment process, trust officials under scanner

Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple has introduced a pocketless dress code for priests to improve transparency in handling devotees' offerings amid the Badrinath Temple donation theft row. The temple has also installed 65 CCTV cameras, while the SIT continues to probe the matter

Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple introduces pocketless dress for priests amid Ram temple donation theft row

One of the petitions seeks a forensic audit of the entire finances of the temple trust and a CBI probe under the monitoring of the Supreme Court.

Ayodhya Ram mandir donation 'theft': Supreme Court issues notice to UP govt on pleas seeking CBI probe

SIT found nine major lapses in the Ram Temple donation counting system, including weak security, poor documentation, mixed cash counting and lack of staff monitoring, enabling alleged fund embezzlement.

How did the alleged Ram Temple donation theft happen? SIT points to nine major lapses

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh called upon the Hindu society to thwart the conspiracies of anti-Hindu and anti-national forces seeking to malign the Hindu dharma and society by exploiting this unfortunate incident of donation theft at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

‘We are all extremely pained and angered’: RSS says Ram Temple trust must rectify all shortcomings

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra submitted their resignations on June 26 while taking moral responsibility after an FIR was registered in the case naming eight accused and several unidentified people. 

Ram Temple Trust prepones key meeting to July 6 as Champat Rai’s future hangs in balance after donation theft row

SIT questioned Champat Rai and Anil Mishra in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation probe. Rai denied involvement in alleged irregularities as notices were issued to other Trust members.

Ram Temple donation theft row: Champat Rai grilled by SIT for over three hours

The petition sought a court-monitored investigation by the CBI and other agencies into the alleged embezzlement of donations. The petitioners argued that the probe being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police did not inspire confidence and that evidence was not being preserved properly.

Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing of Ram Temple petitions, saying, 'Heavens are not going to fall’

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust confirmed the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra amid the Ram Temple donation theft probe, saying it is shocked and deeply saddened by recent developments.

Ram Temple donation theft row: Trust confirms resignation of Champat Rai

SIT probe in Ram Temple donation case led to FIR against 8 accused over alleged misappropriation of funds; investigation continues and no official findings released. Here’s what probe revealed so far

Ram Temple donation theft row: SIT findings, arrests and allegations – What we know so far

Vishva Hindu Parishad denied reports that Champat Rai resigned from the Ram Temple Trust amid the donation theft probe, saying it has no knowledge of any resignation despite growing speculation.

Ram Temple donation theft row: Vishva Hindu Parishad rejects reports claiming Champat Rai resigned

The SIT investigation identified multiple operational lapses in the donation management system, including weaknesses in cash handling, employee verification, CCTV monitoring and procedures governing the transfer of offerings from the temple premises to trust offices and banks.

‘Zero tolerance for any attempt to exploit Sanatan, faith of devotees,’ says CM Yogi after arrests in Ram temple donation theft case

Ram Temple trust chief Champat Rai and trust member Anil Mishra have resigned amid a donation theft controversy, as police investigate the alleged embezzlement of temple funds and question eight arrested accused.

Ram Temple trust chief Champat Rai, Anil Mishra resign amid donation theft row: Reports

The police registered the case and initiated an investigation based on facts revealed in the SIT’s preliminary report. The UP government constituted the SIT on June 13 at the request of the temple trust to probe the allegations of misappropriation of donations received at the Ram Temple.

FIR registered in Ram Temple donation row case; all 8 named accused in custody

The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Ram Temple in Ayodhya submitted its preliminary inquiry report to the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday and is likely to submit its final report within the next 10 to 15 days.

The Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation

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Watch: Saffron-clad Pappu Yadav plays priest as Rahul Gandhi, Opposition join Ram Temple donation theft skit in Parliament

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‘CEO selection to take time; faith of devotees is unwavering’: Ram Temple Trust

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Ram Temple Trust prepones key meeting as Champat Rai’s future hangs in balance

Ram Temple donation theft row: Champat Rai grilled by SIT for over three hours

'Heavens are not going to fall’: SC refuses urgent hearing of Ram Temple pleas

Ram Temple donation theft row: Trust confirms resignation of Champat Rai

Ram Temple donation theft: SIT probe, arrests, allegations – What we know so far

Ram Temple donation theft row: Vishva Hindu Parishad rejects reports claiming Champat Rai resigned

‘Zero tolerance for any attempt to exploit Sanatan, public faith,’ says CM Yogi

Ram Temple trust chief Champat Rai, Anil Mishra resign amid donation theft row

FIR registered in Ram Temple donation row case; all 8 named accused in custody

The Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation