Ram Mandir Donation Row: This issue relating to Ram Mandir Donation Row has come to a new stage after former Ram Temple Trust General Secretary Champat Rai refused to sign the 2025 agreement that was presented to the Special Investigation Team (SIT). This move has raised some questions about the document and the entire donation-counting process.
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Champat Rai Refuses the 2025 Agreement
In the SIT hearing, Champat Rai made it clear that he had never seen the February 6, 2025, agreement relating to the cash counting process of the temple. He stated that there was no signature of his on the agreement, and he became aware of it on June 13, 2026, when it was presented to him by the accounts department. He made it very clear that he was not satisfied with this agreement and therefore rejected it.
Questions on the Absence of Signature
He mentioned that all the agreements signed between August 2020 and June 2026 were signed by him. He asked why this specific agreement was formulated without his consent and suggested that they could wait for his availability.
Concerns Over Security Protocols
The former general secretary also raised concerns over the implementation of security measures during cash counting. He alleged that certain banking procedures, including frisking staff and using uniforms without pockets inside the chest room, were not properly enforced and questioned why these rules were allegedly overlooked.
Trust Reshuffle Amid the Investigation
The developments come shortly after the Ram Temple Trust accepted the resignations of Champat Rai and trust member Anil Mishra. The trust also removed its administrator and formed a committee to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer as the investigation into the donation row continues.
