Kuldeep Rathore seeks Supreme Court probe into alleged Ram Temple donation row

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Shimla, June 3

The Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP over allegations of irregularities in donations to the Ayodhya Ram Temple, demanding that the matter be investigated by a sitting or retired Supreme Court judge rather than the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Congress national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore questioned the SIT’s credibility, saying an investigation conducted by a team appointed by the state government could not be expected to be impartial in a matter linked to the faith of millions of Hindus.

Rathore alleged that the issue involved the alleged misappropriation of donations offered at a temple revered by nearly one billion Hindus and claimed there were attempts to suppress the matter. He said only an independent judicial inquiry could ensure that the truth emerged and responsibility was fixed.

“The Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to constitute an SIT is merely an attempt to create the impression of an investigation. An impartial probe can only be ensured if it is conducted by a sitting or retired Supreme Court judge,” Rathore said.

He further alleged that people had donated to the temple in the name of Lord Ram from their hard-earned savings and that allegations of financial irregularities in those donations had now surfaced.

Questioning the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident, Rathore said more than 400 security personnel were deployed at the temple, raising concerns about how such an alleged misappropriation could have occurred despite extensive security arrangements.

The Congress spokesperson said the party was seeking a fair and transparent investigation to establish the truth and ensure that those found guilty face appropriate legal action.