Maharashtra Congress Protests Against BJP Over Ram Temple Donations
Congress launches statewide protest, demands punishment for those responsible. Protest to be held from July 9 to 14.

A major controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The Maharashtra Congress has launched a statewide protest against the BJP and the RSS, demanding strict punishment for those responsible. According to State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal, millions of rupees, along with gold and silver jewellery, were donated by devotees to the Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya, but were allegedly plundered by the BJP and the RSS.
Sapkal stated that the protest would be officially launched on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the historic Kalaram Temple in Nashik. Following the launch, a statewide 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' Satyagraha will be organised across all districts from July 9 to July 14. The Satyagraha will be held at local Ram, Shiva or Hanuman temples at the district headquarters. During the protest, prayers will be offered to the deity to grant sanity and good sense to the deceptive people who have pocketed money in the name of Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram.
The Congress party's announcement comes a day after the Shiv Sena (UBT) launched a statewide Ram Raksha Andolan on July 5, protesting alleged large-scale financial irregularities and the embezzlement of donations at the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. Party chief Uddhav Thackeray kicked off the agitation at the historic Hanuman Temple in Dadar, Mumbai, where he led a Ram Raksha Maha Aarti alongside party workers and a group of sadhus visiting from Ayodhya.
The protest has sparked a fierce debate, with prominent UBT spokespersons and leaders demanding the immediate dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. They have asserted that standard administrative accountability must be enforced over holy funds. The Shiv Sena has also reminded the public of its history in the original Ram Janmabhoomi movement, stating that Hindus are innocent, but they are not fools, and will not tolerate anyone looting a temple by taking advantage of their faith.
The controversy has significant implications for the people of Maharashtra, who are demanding transparency and accountability in the management of temple donations. The protest is expected to gain momentum in the coming days, with the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) joining forces to demand justice for the devotees who have been allegedly cheated.
As the protest continues, it remains to be seen how the BJP and the RSS will respond to the allegations. The people of Maharashtra are watching the developments closely, and it is likely that the controversy will have a significant impact on the state's politics in the coming days. The Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) have made it clear that they will not back down until those responsible for the alleged theft are brought to justice.
In the meantime, the people of Maharashtra can expect to see more protests and demonstrations across the state. The Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) have announced plans to hold protests at local Ram, Shiva or Hanuman temples at the district headquarters, and it is likely that thousands of people will participate in the protests. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of Maharashtra will not tolerate any wrongdoing, and will demand justice for those who have been allegedly cheated.
The protest is not only about the alleged theft of donations but also about the faith and trust of the people. The people of Maharashtra have donated millions of rupees to the Ram temple, and it is their right to know how their money is being used. The Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) are demanding transparency and accountability, and it is likely that the people of Maharashtra will support their demands.
In conclusion, the controversy over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple has sparked a major protest in Maharashtra. The Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) are demanding justice for the devotees who have been allegedly cheated, and the people of Maharashtra are watching the developments closely. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of Maharashtra will not tolerate any wrongdoing, and will demand justice for those who have been allegedly cheated.