The investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has reached a turning point. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is scheduled to place its preliminary findings before the Chief Minister today, after which action against those responsible is expected to begin, including the filing of criminal cases against individuals suspected of theft.
Entire Counting Team Shown the Door
All 35 to 40 employees who were responsible for counting donations and offerings at the Ram Mandir have been removed from their posts. The investigation found the roles of most of them to be suspicious, leading to the decision to replace the entire counting team in one move. The bank has deployed a fresh set of employees in their place, and the counting of temple collections is now being conducted under strict monitoring to prevent any further irregularity.
What the SIT Does Next
Multiple SIT personnel continue to be stationed at the Ram Mandir premises. Once the preliminary report is handed over to the Chief Minister, the investigation team may return to Ayodhya for a more thorough round of inquiry. This time, the SIT is also expected to tighten its grip on individuals who raised allegations through social media. Those persons could be called in for questioning and asked to provide evidence backing their claims.
BJP Warns: No Thief Will Be Spared
BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok left no room for ambiguity, stating that the report must be delivered to the Chief Minister within 15 days. He said:
The truth will come out completely. If theft has occurred, there will be 100 percent recovery. No thief will be spared. The SIT was created precisely to avoid the delays that come with the judicial process.
Akhilesh Yadav Distances Himself from Tinnu Yadav
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was also drawn into the controversy after Tinnu Yadav's role in the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir offerings was flagged as suspicious. When pressed about his connection with Tinnu Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav chose to deflect entirely, saying:
What is Tinnu to me? That is why I do not want to say anything. His value has become zero. Now he thinks he can say anything. Tinnu may be like a brother to me. Think about it, by that logic you would also be some relation of mine.
