The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
Plea in court says it is of ‘exceptional public importance’ to safeguard the administration of the Trust and protect the offerings made by millions of devotees; seeks CBI probe into allegations of embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple
An investigation into alleged financial irregularities at a Hindu temple closely associated with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is threatening to tarnish one of his party’s signature projects. Two office bearers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have resigned, while police arrested eight officials of the trust managing the site after allegations of embezzlement surfaced earlier this month, a person familiar with the matter said, who asked not to be identified because the investigation was...
“An impartial investigation is not happening,” State chief Ajay Rai said on the temple donations embezzlement case
Stepping up its attack over the alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Congress described the episode as a ”maha paap“ (cardinal sin).
The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi's government.