Ram Temple Trust Accepts Resignations Appoints Interim Head

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has accepted the resignations of its former General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, concluding a high-level meeting held on Monday, July 6, in Ayodhya. The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple complex, a controversy that has drawn significant public attention.

Trust treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri, addressing the media after the meeting, stated that both resignations had been submitted prior to the session and were effective immediately under the Trust's constitution. He said Rai felt it would be inappropriate to continue in his role until those responsible for the alleged theft were identified and punished. Giri praised Rai's long service to the Ram Mandir movement, noting his work began in October 1991.

The Trust appointed newly inducted trustee Krishna Mohan, a retired Indian Forest Service officer, as the interim General Secretary. A permanent appointment is expected to be decided at the Trust's next meeting, scheduled for July 22. The Trust also formed a committee to recommend administrative improvements to prevent future controversies.