Aaditya Thackeray Alleges BJP Misuse of Ayodhya Temple Funds

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday of siphoning resources from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to secure political leverage. He claims these funds are being weaponized to purchase the loyalty of MPs and MLAs following the BJP’s recent loss of its parliamentary majority.

Editorial·July 12, 2026·reads: 288

Aaditya Thackeray Alleges BJP Misuse of Ayodhya Temple Funds

Thackeray contends that the ruling party is engaged in a broader scheme of financial and constitutional manipulation, characterizing the alleged misappropriation as part of a strategy to consolidate power through land acquisition and influence peddling. He argues that this behavior reflects an attempt to impose a revised version of the Constitution for personal and political gain.

The controversy arrives at a critical juncture as the Supreme Court prepares to hear petitions regarding donation irregularities associated with the Ayodhya Temple on July 13. While the BJP has yet to issue a formal rebuttal to these specific claims, the allegations have intensified scrutiny over the party's handling of religious contributions and its legislative conduct.