Ayodhya Temple Donation Controversy Sparks Political Firestorm

The Special Investigation Team is currently probing the financial discrepancies that have triggered widespread outrage among Ayodhya’s religious community. Spiritual leaders, including Karpatri Maharaj, have publicly criticized the investigation's current scope, petitioning Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to escalate the state's intervention. Sitaram Das Ji Maharaj of Saket Bhawan Peethadhishwar echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the sanctity of public trust requires absolute transparency in the ongoing legal proceedings.

Political friction has intensified alongside the criminal inquiry. Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai claimed credit for the registration of the FIR, asserting it resulted from direct pressure exerted by his party. Simultaneously, former SP MLA Pawan Pandey alleged that significant portions of the donations were diverted, fueling demands for a court-monitored investigation led by the Central Bureau of Investigation to ensure an impartial outcome.