Congress seeks SC-monitored probe into Ram temple donation theft
In short
The Congress has asked for a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged theft and misuse of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Jairam Ramesh said complaints go back to 2021 and called for all financial records to be made public.
This could widen the investigation beyond the eight employees already arrested and increase pressure on temple trust officials.
What the reporting says
The Congress has sought a Supreme Court-supervised probe into alleged theft and misappropriation of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Party leader Jairam Ramesh cited alleged irregularities and complaints dating back to 2021, and asked for public disclosure of financial records. The demand goes beyond the eight employees arrested in the case and seeks scrutiny of temple trust officials as well.
Why it matters
The Congress has demanded a wider investigation into alleged donation theft and misappropriation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Jairam Ramesh said complaints date back to 2021 and called for Supreme Court supervision and disclosure of financial records. The party wants scrutiny to extend beyond the eight employees arrested, putting temple trust officials under further attention.