Kharge Demands PM Modi Address Ayodhya Temple Asset Theft Allegations

The controversy centers on the accountability of the Ayodhya trust, which was constituted under the Prime Minister's oversight. Kharge contends that the gravity of the situation, which strikes at the core of public and religious sentiment, necessitates an official statement from the highest office in the country. He maintains that the administration’s silence on such sensitive matters is increasingly untenable given the scale of the alleged misappropriation.

Responding to the mounting political pressure, the Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that a Special Investigation Team is actively probing the claims. Authorities have confirmed that eight individuals have already been taken into custody as part of the ongoing inquiry. Despite these initial arrests, the opposition continues to characterize the theft as a systemic failure requiring executive transparency rather than just a routine criminal investigation.