The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust met in Ayodhya on July 6, 2026 [1], to discuss the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra.
The meeting follows an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of offerings and donations from the Ram Temple. Because the temple is a site of immense religious and national significance, allegations of financial misconduct within its governing trust threaten public confidence in the management of its funds.
General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra are the two officials whose resignations were under consideration during the proceedings [2]. The trust meeting was convened specifically to address these departures as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues its probe into the missing funds.
Chairperson Nritya Gopal Das expressed his distress regarding the situation. "I am deeply pained over the alleged theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya," Das said.
The SIT investigation is focusing on how donations were handled and whether specific individuals diverted funds away from the trust's intended purposes. The trust has not yet announced a final decision on whether to accept the resignations, or appoint successors to the roles held by Rai and Mishra.
This internal turmoil comes at a time when the temple remains a focal point of pilgrimage and political attention in Uttar Pradesh. The outcome of the SIT probe will likely determine if further legal actions are taken against the officials involved in the donation row.
“"I am deeply pained over the alleged theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya."”
The potential exit of high-ranking officials like Champat Rai and Anil Mishra suggests a significant leadership crisis within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. If the SIT confirms embezzlement, it could lead to a broader overhaul of the trust's financial oversight mechanisms to prevent future theft of public donations.
