Sanjay Raut Targets BJP Over Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Corruption

Drawing a sharp parallel between ancient invaders and modern politics, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of committing 'Ram-droh'—treason against Lord Ram—by allegedly misusing donations intended for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. He claims these financial irregularities involve dozens of incidents of donor exploitation.

Editorial·June 30, 2026·reads: 612

Sanjay Raut Targets BJP Over Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Corruption

Raut leveled his accusations following the reported house arrest of Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai, suggesting the move was a calculated effort to silence dissent regarding the temple funds. The MP claimed that while Mahmud Ghaznavi plundered the Somnath Temple 17 times, BJP members have allegedly violated the sanctity of Ayodhya’s donation boxes 66 times in recent months.

To counter the perceived monopoly over the temple, Raut called for a collective pilgrimage featuring opposition heavyweights including Uddhav Thackeray, Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mamata Banerjee, and Arvind Kejriwal. He maintains that the temple serves as a symbol of shared devotion rather than a political asset, insisting that the deity belongs to the entire nation rather than a single party.