Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh, who serves as the party's in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, made major allegations regarding the investigation into the alleged theft of offerings at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Speaking at a press conference held at the party's state headquarters in Lucknow, he revealed that he has acquired page number six of the report previously prepared by a Special Investigation Team headed by Vijay Vishwas Pant. According to him, this key document had gone missing from the original report, and its contents raise fundamental questions about how the inquiry was conducted and why certain individuals were cleared of wrongdoing.
Uncovering Page Six and the Alleged Irregularities
Elaborating on the contents of the recovered page, Sanjay Singh stated that the document explicitly mentions the role played by Dr. Anil Mishra. The AAP lawmaker alleged that the report indicates Dr. Anil Mishra relaxed bank-mandated rules and procedures, thereby creating conditions that enabled widespread theft and financial embezzlement within the temple premises. The missing page outlines operational lapses that directly facilitated unlawful activities, making it a crucial piece of evidence in understanding how donations were handled.
Multiple Theft Incidents and Clean Chit Controversy
According to the details cited by Sanjay Singh from the sixth page of the SIT report, the temple witnessed 70 separate instances of theft within a span of just 40 days. Investigation efforts managed to recover an amount of 81 lakh rupees connected to these incidents. Singh emphasized that while the investigation report holds all relevant office bearers accountable for the lapses that allowed these thefts to occur, questions remain unanswered regarding how prominent figures were exonerated. He questioned how Champat Rai and Dr. Anil Mishra could be given a clean chit when the official report points to widespread institutional negligence and policy relaxations that led to the losses.
Supreme Court Intervention and Submission of 26 Documents
The Rajya Sabha MP recalled that on August 17, the Supreme Court of India expressed strong displeasure over the delays in the probe and demanded a status report directly from the SIT. However, on that exact same day, news reports began circulating claiming that key accused individuals had received a clean chit in the case. Sanjay Singh characterized these reports as a direct insult to the ongoing supervision of the apex court and reiterated the urgent need for a completely transparent and fair investigation.
To push for accountability, Sanjay Singh confirmed that he has sent an email to the current SIT chief, Kiran S., seeking a formal appointment. He stated that he intends to place a comprehensive set of documents before the investigation agency. Having previously handed over 13 documents, he now plans to submit 13 additional new documents, bringing the total tally to 26 evidentiary records. Singh warned that if the investigation team fails to conduct an impartial probe based on these 26 documents, he will take all the material directly to the Supreme Court for legal recourse. He also posted about these developments on X on August 20, 2026, sharing videos from his press conference.
Expansion of Scope Beyond Land Transactions
Sanjay Singh insisted that the investigation must not be confined merely to disputed land transactions. He argued that allegations concerning the theft of cash donations, religious offerings, and precious jewelry must all be thoroughly scrutinized. Referring to past controversy, he highlighted an alleged transaction where land valued at 2 crore rupees was reportedly purchased for 18.50 crore rupees within a span of just five minutes. He noted that the presence of Champat Rai's signature and the testimony provided by Dr. Anil Mishra in that transaction continue to raise grave questions that demand a detailed probe.
Criticism of State Administration on Education and Floods
Beyond the temple investigation, the AAP leader turned his attention to broader governance issues in Uttar Pradesh, directing sharp criticism at the Bharatiya Janata Party administration. He raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of public education and state-run schools across the province. Additionally, he highlighted the severe flood and waterlogging situation affecting residents in Prayagraj. Singh asserted that the ruling government must stop deflecting and deliver concrete answers to citizens regarding public school infrastructure, youth employment, and effective disaster management.
