Resignations Rock Ram Temple Trust Amid Donation Scandal

In a significant turn of events, the Ram temple trust in Ayodhya has accepted the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra amid allegations of donation embezzlement. Following a crucial meeting, Krishna Mohan has stepped in as the interim general secretary. The trust's leadership is now under scrutiny as the fallout from this scandal unfolds. Read on to learn more about the implications of these resignations and the ongoing investigation into the trust's financial practices.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 6, 2026, 19:26 IST

Resignations Accepted by Ram Temple Trust

Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has officially accepted the resignations of Champat Rai, who served as the general secretary, and Anil Mishra, a trust member, following serious allegations regarding the misappropriation of donations.

In the wake of these developments, Krishna Mohan has been appointed as the interim general secretary of the trust. This decision was announced by treasurer Govind Giri after a lengthy three-hour meeting held to address the implications of the donation scandal.

The meeting commenced at 3:15 PM within the guest house located in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, attended by seven out of the nine permanent members, including Trust chairman Nritya Gopal Das. Notably, Rai and Mishra were absent from this crucial discussion, according to sources.