Congress leaders have accused the BJP and the temple trust of stealing donations intended for the Ayodhya Ram Temple [1, 2, 3].
The allegations target the intersection of religious faith and political power, suggesting that funds meant for a spiritual landmark may have been diverted for other purposes.
Rep. Chandrashekhar Azad (Congress-UP) raised the issue on June 29, 2026, specifically highlighting the lack of transparency regarding the temple's financial management [1]. Speaking from his home city of Saharanpur, Azad said the ruling party is exploiting religious sentiment for both political gain and financial profit [1].
"They took power in the name of Ram and also looted the donations," Azad said [1].
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh joined the criticism, attacking the BJP regarding the alleged scam [2]. The opposition figures are demanding an accounting of the funds, as reports suggest the potential theft involves crores of rupees [3].
These claims have sparked a political confrontation in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responded by attacking the Congress and Samajwadi Party over their stances on the Ram Temple and Waqf issues [2].
The dispute centers on whether the temple trust has maintained proper oversight of the religious contributions. While the Congress party seeks an investigation into the missing funds, the BJP government has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated attacks [1, 2].
“"They took power in the name of Ram and also looted the donations,"”
This conflict underscores the volatility of the Ram Temple as both a religious symbol and a political tool in India. By alleging financial impropriety, the Congress party is attempting to shift the narrative from the temple's construction to the governance and integrity of the trust managing it, potentially challenging the BJP's image as the primary custodian of Hindutva.
