Sanjay Raut Questions Disappearance of Silver Brick Donated for Ram Temple
Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP, has raised serious concerns regarding the disappearance of a silver brick donated by Uddhav Thackeray for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He has called for a detailed investigation into the matter, questioning the temple trust's lack of transparency regarding the donation. Raut's allegations come amidst a broader controversy involving the BJP and claims of misappropriation of funds. An FIR has been filed, naming several individuals linked to the alleged misuse of donations. This situation has sparked significant political discourse, highlighting the need for accountability in the management of temple donations.
Jun 26, 2026, 15:09 IST
Concerns Raised Over Missing Silver Brick Donation
Sanjay Raut, a member of the Shiv Sena (UBT), raised concerns on Friday regarding the alleged disappearance of a 4-kilogram silver brick donated by party leader Uddhav Thackeray for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Amid an ongoing investigation into the donation discrepancies, he demanded answers from the temple trust. In a post on 'X', Raut called for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible. According to him, Uddhav Thackeray had donated the silver brick along with ₹1 crore in the presence of thousands of party workers and saints during the temple's construction. He accused the trust of failing to provide any receipt or information regarding the donation even after several years.
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Raut's post highlighted serious questions surrounding the missing silver brick donated by Shiv Sena for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Uddhav Thackeray had made this significant donation in front of thousands of supporters and saints, yet no receipt or information has been provided by the trust after all these years. Where has this brick gone? It is time for a complete investigation and accountability!
Earlier, on Wednesday, Raut launched a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the donation controversy, alleging that no action would be taken against those involved in the alleged scam. Meanwhile, on Thursday, an FIR was filed concerning the alleged misappropriation of donations received for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This case was registered under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the direction of the Uttar Pradesh government, including sections 306, 316(5), 317(4), 317(5), 61, and 3(5).
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Those named in the FIR include Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Avinash Shukla, Tinnu Yadav, and Manish Yadav. This FIR was filed following allegations made by former Samajwadi Party MLA Pawan Pandey, who claimed that the ₹7 to ₹7.5 crore donations received for the Ram Temple were misused.
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