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Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Cleared in Ram Temple Donation Case

SIT gives clean chit to ex-general secretary and former member. Trust to take further action.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 18 August 2026 at 09:12 am
Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Cleared in Ram Temple Donation Case

Champat Rai, the ex-general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, and former member Anil Mishra have been cleared of allegations in the Ram temple donation theft case by the special investigating team (SIT).

The SIT, led by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, was constituted by the state government on June 13 to investigate the allegations. The team submitted its preliminary report on June 23, making several recommendations.

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department handed over the SIT's final report to the trust on Monday, allowing them to take further action. This development comes after Rai received a clean chit from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) following an internal probe.

Rai had resigned as general secretary on June 26 due to allegations surrounding the handling of donations and offerings at the Ram temple. However, with the clean chit from the SIT and the VHP, he may be back in the running for the general secretary post.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was established to oversee the construction and management of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The trust has been facing allegations of mismanagement of donations, which led to the constitution of the SIT.

The Supreme Court had also intervened in the matter, leading to the state government's decision to constitute the SIT. The trust will now take further action based on the SIT's final report.

The clean chit given to Rai and Mishra is a significant development in the case, and it remains to be seen how the trust will proceed with the matter. The trust's decision will have implications for the management of the Ram temple and the handling of donations.

The Ram temple donation theft case has been a major controversy in recent times, with allegations of mismanagement and corruption. The SIT's investigation and the trust's actions will be closely watched as the case unfolds.

The clearance of Rai and Mishra is a significant step towards resolving the controversy surrounding the Ram temple donations. However, the trust still needs to take further action to address the allegations and ensure transparency in the management of donations.

In the larger context, the Ram temple donation theft case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the management of religious institutions and their finances. The case has sparked a wider debate about the handling of donations and the need for stricter regulations to prevent mismanagement.

The outcome of the case will have significant implications for the trust and the management of the Ram temple. It will also be closely watched by the public and the media, as the case has sparked widespread interest and concern.

In conclusion, the clean chit given to Champat Rai and Anil Mishra is a significant development in the Ram temple donation theft case. The trust's decision to take further action based on the SIT's final report will be closely watched, and the outcome of the case will have significant implications for the management of the Ram temple and the handling of donations.

Frequently asked questions

Who was cleared in the Ram temple donation theft case?

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra were cleared of allegations in the case.

What was the role of the SIT in the case?

The SIT was constituted to investigate the allegations of mismanagement of donations and submitted its final report to the trust.

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