Krishna Mohan, a trustee, was on Monday appointed as the interim general secretary of the Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in place of Champat Rai, who had resigned after donation theft came to light at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Krishna Mohan, an RSS office-bearer and a former Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, was appointed member of the Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Addressing the media after the meeting, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri said, “We are all hurt and saddened by this. The magnitude of the theft—whether small or large—is a secondary concern; we are primarily distressed by the very fact that such an atmosphere was allowed to develop here. However, the reality is before us, and it is our duty to reflect upon it.”&nbsp;“Given the prevailing circumstances, a critical situation arose: our General Secretary, Champat Rai, and Trustee Anil Ji Mishra submitted their resignations. Champat Rai was deeply pained, and he felt it inappropriate to continue in his role until justice is fully served—meaning the culprits are apprehended and receive appropriate punishment,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-temple-trust-accepts-champat-rai-s-resignation-amid-donation-theft-row-1783337685426">Ram Temple Trust accepts Champat Rai’s resignation amid donation theft row</a>&nbsp;K. Parasaran raised a significant point that under the Trust’s constitution, a resignation is deemed accepted the moment it is submitted, Swami Govind Dev Giri said.&nbsp;<h2>Champat Rai’s only mistake was placing excessive trust in those close to him</h2>&nbsp;The trust treasurer said Champat Rai’s only mistake was placing excessive trust in those close to him.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We hold him in the highest regard. It is unfathomable how he could keep such wrongdoers by his side for so many years and fail to detect the conspiracies they were hatching. In my view, he remains untainted. He is not a criminal, though he did commit an error of negligence,” Giri added.&nbsp;A three-member committee has been appointed to present names. The committee comprises retired Justice Pradeep Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and Suresh ji Havare, who successfully managed the Shirdi institution for 10 years, Swamiji said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-all-extremely-pained-and-angered-rss-says-ram-temple-trust-must-rectify-all-shortcomings-1783074551640">‘We are all extremely pained and angered’: RSS says Ram Temple trust must rectify all shortcomings</a>&nbsp;This three-member committee will interview various candidates and submit names to us, from which we will make the final selection, he added.&nbsp;He said the trust will meet again on 22 July, as the SIT’s final report will be available by then.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Over 2800 items as offerings, all of which are safe: Giri &nbsp;</h2>Giri further said that allegations are being made that various offerings vanished without a trace.&nbsp;“We wish to inform you that we possess a register listing 2800 such items, and all of them are safe,” he added.&nbsp;The trust also displayed five specific items that have been the subject of discussion to the mediapersons from news agencies.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-refuses-urgent-hearing-of-ram-temple-petitions-saying-heavens-are-not-going-to-fall-1782739148242">Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing of Ram Temple petitions, saying, 'Heavens are not going to fall’</a>&nbsp;Addressing the media, Krishna Mohan said, “I have been entrusted with the responsibility of discharging the duties of general secretary in an acting capacity until a new general secretary is appointed. We are all deeply pained by the events that have transpired; everyone has suffered, including the devotees of Ram.”&nbsp;<h2>Shortcomings were exploited: Krishna Mohan</h2>&nbsp;“There were certain shortcomings in management and operations that were exploited by others. Therefore, my primary endeavour will be to plug these loopholes and rectify errors. I will make every effort to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The prevailing atmosphere has somewhat tarnished the image of our Trust, giving rise to a sense of mistrust within society. We will take all necessary steps to dispel this negative perception and rebuild trust within the community,” Krishna Mohan added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-ram-temple-donation-controversy-timeline-allegations-and-investigation-1782300937489">Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation</a>&nbsp;Mohan, who hails from the Hardoi district, was the region in charge of the RSS for eastern Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;Mohan joined the Maharashtra cadre of the Indian Forest Service after completing an MSc in geology from Lucknow University.&nbsp;

A three-member committee comprising retired Justice Pradeep Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and Suresh ji Havare, who successfully managed the Shirdi institution for 10 years, will interview various candidates and submit names for general secretary.

Krishna Mohan, a trustee, was on Monday appointed as the interim general secretary of the Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in place of Champat Rai, who had resigned after donation theft came to light at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Krishna Mohan, an RSS office-bearer and a former Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, was appointed member of the Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in 2025. Addressing the media after the meeting, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri said, “We are all hurt and saddened by this. The magnitude of the theft—whether small or large—is a secondary concern; we are primarily distressed by the very fact that such an atmosphere was allowed to develop here. However, the reality is before us, and it is our duty to reflect upon it.” “Given the prevailing circumstances, a critical situation arose: our General Secretary, Champat Rai, and Trustee Anil Ji Mishra submitted their resignations. Champat Rai was deeply pained, and he felt it inappropriate to continue in his role until justice is fully served—meaning the culprits are apprehended and receive appropriate punishment,” he added. Also Read: Ram Temple Trust accepts Champat Rai’s resignation amid donation theft row K. Parasaran raised a significant point that under the Trust’s constitution, a resignation is deemed accepted the moment it is submitted, Swami Govind Dev Giri said. Champat Rai’s only mistake was placing excessive trust in those close to him The trust treasurer said Champat Rai’s only mistake was placing excessive trust in those close to him. “We hold him in the highest regard. It is unfathomable how he could keep such wrongdoers by his side for so many years and fail to detect the conspiracies they were hatching. In my view, he remains untainted. He is not a criminal, though he did commit an error of negligence,” Giri added. A three-member committee has been appointed to present names. The committee comprises retired Justice Pradeep Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and Suresh ji Havare, who successfully managed the Shirdi institution for 10 years, Swamiji said. Also Read: ‘We are all extremely pained and angered’: RSS says Ram Temple trust must rectify all shortcomings This three-member committee will interview various candidates and submit names to us, from which we will make the final selection, he added. He said the trust will meet again on 22 July, as the SIT’s final report will be available by then. Over 2800 items as offerings, all of which are safe: Giri Giri further said that allegations are being made that various offerings vanished without a trace. “We wish to inform you that we possess a register listing 2800 such items, and all of them are safe,” he added. The trust also displayed five specific items that have been the subject of discussion to the mediapersons from news agencies. Also Read: Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing of Ram Temple petitions, saying, 'Heavens are not going to fall’ Addressing the media, Krishna Mohan said, “I have been entrusted with the responsibility of discharging the duties of general secretary in an acting capacity until a new general secretary is appointed. We are all deeply pained by the events that have transpired; everyone has suffered, including the devotees of Ram.” Shortcomings were exploited: Krishna Mohan “There were certain shortcomings in management and operations that were exploited by others. Therefore, my primary endeavour will be to plug these loopholes and rectify errors. I will make every effort to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future,” he added. “The prevailing atmosphere has somewhat tarnished the image of our Trust, giving rise to a sense of mistrust within society. We will take all necessary steps to dispel this negative perception and rebuild trust within the community,” Krishna Mohan added. Also Read: Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation Mohan, who hails from the Hardoi district, was the region in charge of the RSS for eastern Uttar Pradesh. Mohan joined the Maharashtra cadre of the Indian Forest Service after completing an MSc in geology from Lucknow University.

A three-member committee comprising retired Justice Pradeep Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and Suresh ji Havare, who successfully managed the Shirdi institution for 10 years, will interview various candidates and submit names for general secretary.

Ram Temple Trust appoints Krishna Mohan as acting general secretary after Champat Rai’s resignation

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has accepted the resignation of Champat Rai as general secretary after the massive controversy over theft of the donations offered by devotees to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The resignation of Anil Mishra as trustee has also been accepted by the trust.Both decisions of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust were unanimous, while Champat Rai and Anil Mishra stayed away from the meeting held within the temple premises on Monday.&nbsp;However, sources indicated that Champat Rai may continue as a trustee unless he chooses otherwise.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-all-extremely-pained-and-angered-rss-says-ram-temple-trust-must-rectify-all-shortcomings-1783074551640">‘We are all extremely pained and angered’: RSS says Ram Temple trust must rectify all shortcomings</a>&nbsp;The leadership change comes at a time when the Trust is under scrutiny following the alleged irregularities in temple donations, with police and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) continuing their probe into the matter.&nbsp;The trust’s meeting was held at the guest house inside the temple premises. The trust expressed confidence in the investigation being conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Yogi Adityanath government earlier.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-refuses-urgent-hearing-of-ram-temple-petitions-saying-heavens-are-not-going-to-fall-1782739148242">Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing of Ram Temple petitions, saying, 'Heavens are not going to fall’</a>&nbsp;Champat Rai has been at the centre of the controversy since his former driver and close aide Ramashankar Yadav, alias Tinnu Yadav, is among the eight people arrested by the UP Police.&nbsp;Both Rai and Mishra have been grilled by the SIT and the Ayodhya Police, but no first information report (FIR) has been registered against them as of now.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-ram-temple-donation-controversy-timeline-allegations-and-investigation-1782300937489">Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation</a>&nbsp;The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust had preponed its crucial executive committee meeting from July 11 to July 6 in the wake of the controversy and after trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra handed over their resignations after the Ram Temple donation misappropriation case came to light. Trust’s treasurer Govind Dev Giri had said that the meeting had been advanced because several important matters required immediate discussion.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, the temple trust president Nritya Gopal Das said that he was deeply pained by the alleged theft of offerings but expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would ensure appropriate action.&nbsp;&nbsp;The trust president also urged people not to politicise the issue. “I am deeply hurt by the theft that took place at the temple of Shree Ram Lalaji. Whoever has committed this sin should receive the strictest possible punishment. I have faith in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji that they will ensure every person who is involved in this sin is punished. This is a matter of faith for crores of Hindus, and I request that no one should indulge in politics over it for their personal gain,” Das said&nbsp;&nbsp;

The change of leadership in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust comes at a time after the trust came under scrutiny following the alleged irregularities and misappropriation of donations made to the temple. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) and police are continuing their probe.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has accepted the resignation of Champat Rai as general secretary after the massive controversy over theft of the donations offered by devotees to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The resignation of Anil Mishra as trustee has also been accepted by the trust. Both decisions of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust were unanimous, while Champat Rai and Anil Mishra stayed away from the meeting held within the temple premises on Monday. However, sources indicated that Champat Rai may continue as a trustee unless he chooses otherwise. Also Read: ‘We are all extremely pained and angered’: RSS says Ram Temple trust must rectify all shortcomings The leadership change comes at a time when the Trust is under scrutiny following the alleged irregularities in temple donations, with police and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) continuing their probe into the matter. The trust’s meeting was held at the guest house inside the temple premises. The trust expressed confidence in the investigation being conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Yogi Adityanath government earlier. Also Read: Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing of Ram Temple petitions, saying, 'Heavens are not going to fall’ Champat Rai has been at the centre of the controversy since his former driver and close aide Ramashankar Yadav, alias Tinnu Yadav, is among the eight people arrested by the UP Police. Both Rai and Mishra have been grilled by the SIT and the Ayodhya Police, but no first information report (FIR) has been registered against them as of now. Also Read: Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust had preponed its crucial executive committee meeting from July 11 to July 6 in the wake of the controversy and after trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra handed over their resignations after the Ram Temple donation misappropriation case came to light. Trust’s treasurer Govind Dev Giri had said that the meeting had been advanced because several important matters required immediate discussion. Earlier in the day, the temple trust president Nritya Gopal Das said that he was deeply pained by the alleged theft of offerings but expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would ensure appropriate action. The trust president also urged people not to politicise the issue. “I am deeply hurt by the theft that took place at the temple of Shree Ram Lalaji. Whoever has committed this sin should receive the strictest possible punishment. I have faith in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji that they will ensure every person who is involved in this sin is punished. This is a matter of faith for crores of Hindus, and I request that no one should indulge in politics over it for their personal gain,” Das said

The change of leadership in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust comes at a time after the trust came under scrutiny following the alleged irregularities and misappropriation of donations made to the temple. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) and police are continuing their probe.

Ram Temple Trust accepts Champat Rai’s resignation amid donation theft row

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Ram Temple Trust appoints Krishna Mohan as acting general secretary after Champat Rai’s resignation

Ram Temple Trust accepts Champat Rai’s resignation amid donation theft row