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Ram Temple Trust Assigns Key Responsibility To Krishna Mohan Ram Mandir Trust Meeting Live Updates: Krishna Mohan has been appointed as the Interim General Secretary of the Ram Temple Trust on Monday. The Trust accepted the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra on moral grounds as investigations continue into alleged irregularities in the counting of donations received through temple donation boxes. Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, successor to Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, President of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said, "...Krishna Mohan has been entrusted with the responsibility of Interim General Secretary. Gopal Rao was not called to the meeting. Champat Rao was also not present in the meeting..." Addressing the media after the meeting, Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri said Champat Rai and Anil Mishra submitted their resignations in view of the prevailing circumstances. He said Champat Rai himself felt it was not appropriate to continue in office until those responsible for the alleged irregularities were identified. Govind Dev Giri also announced that the Trust would meet again on July 22, by which time it expects to receive the final report of the Special …

Ram Temple trust calls emergency meet, set to decide Champat Rai's fate 5 days earlier than planned The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has advanced its meeting to July 6, where the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra are expected to be finalized. The Trust may also discuss operational restructuring for enhanced transparency and consider new members. Discussions will also cover improving visitor facilities, especially during extreme heat, and crowd management strategies.

Ram temple donation row: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim general secretary Treasurer Govind Giri said that all costly donated items said to have been stolen will be displayed

Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust Calls Urgent Meeting, Advances July 11 Meet By ... Amid the ongoing probe into the Ayodhya Ram Temple donations theft case , the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Tuesday called for an urgent gathering of its members as it has advanced its next meeting to July 6 from the previously scheduled July 11 meet. According to sources, the meeting is likely to discuss key decisions on the fate of its former general secretary Champat Rai and Trust member Anil Mishra as the controversy over alleged donation irregularities is mounting troubles for the Trust. Notably, Rai and Mishra have already resigned and it is speculated that the possibility of their resignations being accepted is very "high". All members of the Trust have been asked to remain available for the meeting, which is likely to focus on leadership changes. Additionally, measures to strengthen transparency in the management of temple affairs is also likely to be discussed in the meeting. Emergency Meet: What's Likely To Be Discussed? Champat Rai, a key functionary of the Trust, submitted his resignation, and Anil Mishra resigned last week. If the resignations of both trustees are accepted, thre…

Ram Temple Trust meeting today amid donation embezzlement probe ... Ayodhya:The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold a crucial meeting Monday amid ongoing investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations, with the fate of the resignations submitted by the Trust’s general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra expected to dominate the agenda, Trust sources told the media. The meeting will be held at Mani Ram Chhawni, the monastery of Trust president Nritya Gopal Das. Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri has asked all regular and ex officio members to attend the deliberations. Sources told PTI that Trust president Nritya Gopal Das, who is hospitalised in critical condition, and senior trustee K Parasaran, who cannot travel due to age-related health issues, may participate in the meeting via video conference. According to sources, the Trust is likely to discuss the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, both of whom stepped down after being accused in the case. If their resignations are accepted, the meeting is also likely to consider plans for a new administrative structure for the Trust’s operations. The role of special invitee Gopal Rao is also …

'He is untainted in my eyes': Ram temple trust treasurer defends Champat Rai after resignation Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri defended former general secretary Champat Rai following his resignation over a donation theft case, calling him "untainted" and his decision voluntary. The trust accepted resignations of Rai and trustee Anil Mishra after a preliminary report. Krishna Mohan takes over as interim general secretary, and a committee will recommend a permanent replacement.

Ram Mandir Trust to Meet on July 6, Resignations and SIT Probe on Agenda July 4, 2026 Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on July 6, during which members will consider the resignations submitted by the Trust’s General Secretary, Champat Rai, and Trustee Anil Mishra. The meeting will also deliberate on the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged irregularities related to temple donation collections and the management of the Ram Mandir. Trust Issues Notice for Urgent Meeting According to a notice issued by the Trust’s Treasurer, Swami Govind Dev Giri, the meeting has been convened with the approval of Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das to discuss several urgent matters requiring immediate decisions. Das is currently hospitalised. “All members are hereby informed that, with the permission of the Honourable President, a meeting has been convened by the Treasurer on Monday, 6 July 2026. This meeting has been called on short notice to deliberate on urgent matters and to take necessary decisions,” the notice issued by the Treasurer stated. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on July 6 at Mani…

Champat Rai not upset about stepping down, supportive of new system ... ANI "No resentment over resignation": Ram Janambhoomi Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri after meeting Champat Rai Ayodhya: Ram temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri on Thursday said Champat Rai is not upset after resigning as its general secretary in the wake of the alleged donation theft and is fully supportive of the new temple management system being put in place. "I met Champat Rai ji yesterday mainly to check on his health. He is healthy, solution-oriented and has no misgivings about his resignation," Giri told reporters here. Giri has been staying here since the July 6 meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust , where Rai's resignation, along with that of other trustee Anil Mishra, was accepted. A day after the meeting, Rai said in a letter to "Ram devotees" that he would respond to allegations against him after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations submits its final report. Also read: Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case: Three accused remanded in police custody Live Events Along with a letter, a purported statement submitted by him to the SIT…

Ram Temple Trust Accepts General Secretary Champat Rai's Resignation ... National Ram Temple Trust Accepts General Secretary Champat Rai’s Resignation, Orders Probe Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Saturday confirmed that its general secretary Champat Rai and its trustee member Anil Mishra have tendered their resignations and assured that a fair inquiry will be conducted PratidinTime National Desk 28 Jun 2026 00:15 IST Follow Us New Update Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Saturday confirmed that its general secretary Champat Rai and its trustee member Anil Mishra have tendered their resignations and assured that a fair inquiry will be conducted into allegations related to the Ram temple donations. According to the report, The Trust confirmed on Saturday that its general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have tendered their resignations. According to the Trust’s treasurer, Govind Dev Giri, the resignations have been formally received and will be taken up for consideration at the next meeting of the governing body. The sudden move comes amid serious allegations of misappropriation of funds linked to offerings made by devotees at the temple. Reactin…

Ram Mandir Trust discloses ₹3,264 crore receipts, accepts Champat Rai's ... The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of its General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, saying both stepped down on "moral grounds". Rai and Mishra resigned following the Special Investigation Team's preliminary report. The Trust also released detailed figures on donations and expenditure related to the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Trust held on Monday. Don't Miss |'My faith has been restored': Ex-Home Secretary after his gifted gold-plated Ramcharitmanas returned for devotees Champat Rai's resignation accepted Following the SIT's preliminary report, General Secretary Champat Rai and a trustee, Anil Mishra, resigned on moral grounds. The Trust has accepted both of their resignations on moral grounds for a fair investigation. The Trust has also decided to remove Mr Gopal Nagarakatte from the list of special invitees," the Trust said in a statement. The Trust added that it would await the outcome of the legal process before fixing responsibility. "The Trust believes that the truth will be revealed after the com…

Ram Temple Trust To Meet On July 6, Resignations Of Champat Rai, Anil ... Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on July 6, during which members will consider the resignations submitted by the Trust’s General Secretary, Champat Rai, and Trustee Anil Mishra. The meeting will also deliberate on the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged irregularities related to temple donation collections and the management of the Ram Mandir. According to a notice issued by the Trust’s Treasurer, Swami Govind Dev Giri, the meeting has been convened with the approval of Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das to discuss several urgent matters requiring immediate decisions. Das is currently hospitalised. “All members are hereby informed that, with the permission of the Honourable President, a meeting has been convened by the Treasurer on Monday, 6 July 2026. This meeting has been called on short notice to deliberate on urgent matters and to take necessary decisions,” the notice issued by the Treasurer stated. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on July 6 at Mani Ram Das Chhavni in Ayodhya Dham, Uttar Pradesh. Th…

Crucial Ram Mandir Trust meeting tomorrow; future of Champat Rai to be ... News Desk Last Updated: 05 July 2026, 05:37 PM IST Share The Ram Mandir Trust will hold a high-stakes meeting on Monday to decide on the resignations of top officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra amid a massive donation embezzlement probe. The Ram Temple in Ayodhya, where an SIT is investigating an alleged donation embezzlement case linked to the 2025 Kumbh Mela | Photo: PTI Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to convene a high-stakes meeting on Monday against the backdrop of ongoing inquiries into the alleged misappropriation of donations. Trust sources said that the primary focus of the deliberations will likely be the resignations tendered by the Trust's general secretary, Champat Rai, and trustee Anil Mishra. The session will take place at Mani Ram Chhawni, the monastery of Trust chief Nritya Gopal Das. Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri has directed all regular and ex officio members to be present for the crucial talks. According to sources, Trust president Nritya Gopal Das, who remains hospitalised in a critical condition, and veteran trustee K Parasaran, who faces age-rela…

Ram temple donation row: Will respond to all allegations after SIT submits final report, says Champat Rai In a handwritten letter addressed to "Ram devotees", the former general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, said "baseless allegations" have been levelled against him

As probe widens, Ram Temple Trust's Monday meeting to focus on Champat ... The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold a crucial meeting on Monday, as probe continues into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The meeting is extremely important as discussions over trust's general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra's resignations will be held. The meeting was initially supposed to be held at Mani Ram Chhawni, but the trust has decided to shift the venue to the guest house inside the Ram Temple's premises. The decision was taken due to media presence and privacy concerns, sources toldIndia TV, adding that the meeting will begin around 3 pm. Trust's 89-year-old president Nritya Gopal Das could likely attend the meeting as he has been discharged from hospital. Das was admitted to a hospital in Lucknow due to breathing difficulties and a urinary tract infection (UTI) but was discharged on Friday. However, senior trustee K Parasaran will participate virtually after he failed to come to Ayodhya due to age-related issues. The meeting will likely be dominated by discussions over the resignations of Rai and Mishra. Rai …

Ram temple trust crucial meet; Champat Rai's fate, SIT probe likely ... Ayodhya (UP) | The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold a crucial meeting on Monday amid ongoing investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations, with the fate of the resignations submitted by the Trust's general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra expected to dominate the agenda, Trust sources told PTI. The meeting, scheduled to be held at Mani Ram Chhawni -- the monastery of Trust president Nritya Gopal Das -- will take place for the first time since the controversy broke out. Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri has asked all regular and ex-officio members to attend the deliberations. Sources in Ayodhya said the possibility of 89-year-old Das attending the meeting is high following his discharge from the hospital. Hospital sources in Lucknow told PTI that Das was admitted here on June 29 with a urinary tract infection and breathing difficulties, and was discharged on Friday. Sources told PTI that senior trustee K Parasaran, who cannot travel due to age-related health issues, may participate in the meeting via video conference. According to sources, the Trust is likely to …

VHP Says Will Accept Ram Temple Trust's Decision On Champat Rai, Anil ... The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday said it will respect whatever decision the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust takes on the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, asserting that allegations alone do not establish guilt. The RSS affiliate also said that the ongoing probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple should be allowed to reach its conclusion. The Trust will hold a crucial meeting on Monday afternoon. VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain said the organisation will not speculate on the outcome of the meeting and has full faith in the Trust's wisdom. "The Trust alone will decide and make the announcement. Whatever decision it takes, we will respect. We have complete faith in the wisdom of the saints associated with the Trust," he told reporters here. Jain defended Rai and Mishra, saying allegations by themselves do not make a person guilty. "Until guilt is proven, do not treat anyone as a criminal. Let the investigating agency do its job and wait for the outcome of the investigation," he said, alleging that some people have s…

Ram Temple Trust sets overhaul in motion as it accepts Rai's ... The Ram Temple Trust on Monday accepted theresignations of Champat Raias general secretary and Anil Mishra as trustee, removed administrator Gopal Rao, and announced a three-member panel to appoint a new chief executive officer as it sought to restore its image following swirling allegations of theft in donations. At a meeting of the trust at the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya, the body also hit out at detractors, said all 2,926 offerings received from devotees were recorded in a register with full details, and appointed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh member and trustee Krishna Mohan – who had filed the first information report in the case – as interim general secretary. Also Read |'Theft is theft': Ram Temple Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation “The SIT’s preliminary report identified eight individuals against whom the trust filed cases, leading to arrests. Following the report, general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned on moral grounds, which were accepted by the trust. Additionally, the trust decided to remove Gopal Nagarkote from the list of special invitee members,” a statement by the tru…

'Will respond point-by-point': Champat Rai says will speak after final ... India July 7, 2026 WOL Champat Rai says will speak after final SIT report on Ram temple funds theft row NEW DELHI: Former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust general secretary Champat Rai on Tuesday said he would respond to all allegations against him only after the special investigation team (SIT) submits its final report on the alleged Ram temple donation theft allegations. In a letter addressed to Ram devotees, Rai said several discussions had been taking place since June 7 over the alleged theft during the counting of donations from the temple’s donation boxes, and that “many people have made baseless allegations” against him personally. He said he had chosen to remain silent while the investigation was underway. “Since June 7, 2025, several discussions have been taking place regarding the alleged theft during the counting of donations from the donation boxes at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex. Many people have made baseless allegations against me personally.. I have chosen to remain silent,” the letter read. Referring to the trust’s recent meeting, Rai said the SIT’s preliminary report, w…

Ram Temple Trust clarifies Champat Rai, Anil Mishra have ceased to be members The Trust is likely to decide at its next meeting on July 22 whether to make Krishna Mohan, a retired Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer, the permanent replacement for Champat Rai

The Men Who Run The Ram Temple Trust and The July 6 ... - Outlook India The trust operates as a fully autonomous entity completely independent and not answerable to the Centre or the Uttar Pradesh government with decision-making authority resting entirely with its permanent trustees The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has scheduled a crucial meeting in Ayodhya on July 6 to address allegations of temple donation embezzlement. General secretary Champat Rai and trustee Dr Anil Mishra have offered to step down from their administrative roles on moral grounds. The autonomous trust operates independently of both the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government, with decision-making power resting solely with its permanent trustees. A high-stakes meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled for July 6 to address allegations regarding the embezzlement of temple donations. The gathering will establish the future course of the organisation. General secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra have offered to step down from their administrative roles on moral grounds. Their potential exit leaves the trust at a critical administrative crossroads. The trust …

Resignations, SIT probe on top of Ram temple trust's agenda for July 6 ... The resignations of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into allegations of irregularities in temple donation collections and management of the Ram Mandir are three of the top agenda items for a crucial meeting of the trust on Monday (July 6), HT has learnt. In a letter dated June 28, seen by HT and confirmed by an official working with the trust, the body’s treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri mentioned five agenda items for the July 6 meeting. This includes the resignations, the ongoing prove, management of the temple, the audit report and the 2025-26 financial statement, and a fifth point that says other issues could also be discussed with approval of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, the trust chairman. To be sure, the chairman is currently hospitalised. On June 27, Govind Dev Giri had issued a letter confirming that the resignations of Mishra and Rai had been submitted. Both Rai and Mishra are expected to be called to the meeting to present their version in connection with the donation controversy, peopl…

Ram Temple Trust meet today; Champat Rai's fate, SIT report on agenda ANI The meeting may also discuss theappointment of a chief executiveofficer (CEO). New Delhi: With alleged irregularities in donations collected at the Ram temple in Ayodhya emerging as a major political issue ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections , all eyes are on the crucial meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust scheduled for Monday. The meeting is expected to decide the fate of the trust's general secretary, Champat Rai , and member Anil Mishra, who have recently resigned from their respective positions in the trust. Members of the trust may also be briefed on the preliminary report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Uttar Pradesh government on June 23. The state government had constituted a three-member SIT to probe allegations of irregularities in the handling of donation money following a request from the trust. Although trust functionaries have remained tight-lipped about the agenda, issues like the future management of the temple, the audit report, and the financial statements for 2025-26 are expected to be discussed. Members may also raise other impo…

Ram Temple Trust to hold key meeting amid donation row today: What's on agenda The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust convenes a critical meeting in Ayodhya amidst an embezzlement probe. Discussions will center on the resignations of key members Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, potential new administrative structures, and a briefing on the ongoing investigations into donation misuse. The trust will also review financial statements and consider appointing a CEO to oversee temple management.

Ram temple trust crucial meet today - The Siasat Daily Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold a crucial meeting on Monday, July 6, amid ongoing investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations, with the fate of the resignations submitted by its general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra expected to dominate the agenda, Trust sources told PTI. The meeting, scheduled to be held at Mani Ram Chhawni — the monastery of Trust president Nritya Gopal Das — will take place for the first time since the theft allegations surfaced. Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri has asked all regular and ex-officio members to attend the deliberations. The ex-officio members include Union Home Ministry Additional Secretary Prashant Lokhande, Additional Chief Secretary to the UP chief minister Sanjay Prasad, Ayodhya District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and former principal secretary to the prime minister Nripendra Mishra. Sources in Ayodhya said the possibility of Trust president Das, 89, attending the meeting is high following his discharge from the hospital. Hospital sources in Lucknow told PTI that Das was admitted here on June 29 with a urinary tract infection…

Ram Temple donation 'theft' row: As temple trust meets today, RSS keeps ... Amid an ongoing investigation into the allegedembezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to meet on Monday to take a call on the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra and decide who will be in charge of the temple’s daily affairs until the SIT completes its probe. Sources said Trust members were divided over the resignations of Rai and Mishra, with one section in favour of letting them go. Another group advocates waiting for the SIT to submit its report by July 15 and appointing someone to take over the temple management in the interim. While some Trust members are of the view that the management system should remain in the hands of an official, others are pushing for a new administrative structure to be devised. The meeting was initially scheduled to be held at Mani Ram Chhawni, the ashram of Trust president Nritya Gopal Das, but is now likely to take place on the Ram Temple premises, said sources. Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri has asked all 11 regular members and the ex officio members to attend. Senior t…

Ram Temple trust advances July 11 meeting to 6 All 14 members of the Trust have been asked to be available Ram Temple trust advances July 11 meeting to 6 By Chanshimla Varah Jun 30, 2026 04:41 pm What's the story The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold an emergency meeting on July 6, five days earlier than planned. The meeting is expected to decide the fates of General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra, who recently resigned after allegations of donation theft at Ram Mandir surfaced. All 14 members of the Trust have been asked to be available for this important meeting. Leadership review Restructuring day-to-day operations and supervision for transparency may be discussed The trust is headed by Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, an 87-year-old saint from Ayodhya . At the meeting, the trust may also discuss restructuring day-to-day operations and supervision for transparency. A decision on expanding the body could be taken. The meeting will also address crowd management systems to improve visitor experiences at the temple site. Meeting details Last meeting was held on March 21 The "emergency meeting" was called at the request of Trust Treasurer Govind D…

Ram Temple Trust may pick administrative officer as CEO amid donation ... An administrative officer may be appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of theRam MandirTrust, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) recommending the creation of the post in its preliminary report, officials said on Tuesday. The recommendation is part of a broader proposal to strengthen the trust’s administrative functioning, said the people cited above. The proposal is expected to figure prominently during the Trust’s quarterly meeting on July 11, while the central government is also likely to take a decision on the issue before the meeting. The people cited above said the names of Ram Mandir Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Misra and retired IAS officer Yogeshwarram Mishra are being discussed for the proposed CEO post. However, no official decision has been taken so far. The proposed appointment will require amendments to the trust’s bylaws, as the existing rulebook does not provide for the post of CEO. The proposal comes after the arrest of eight accused in the alleged embezzlement case and the resignation of two trustees. Trustee Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swami has said the resignat…

Ram Temple Trust's meet on Monday; Champat Rai among agendaRam Temple ... A critical meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya will address serious embezzlement allegations, discuss key resignations, and plan the future management of the Ram Temple amidst ongoing investigations. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold a crucial meeting on Monday amid ongoing investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations, with the fate of the resignations submitted by the Trust's general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra expected to dominate the agenda, Trust sources told PTI. The meeting will be held at Mani Ram Chhawni, the monastery of Trust president Nritya Gopal Das. Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri has asked all regular and ex officio members to attend the deliberations. Sources told PTI that Trust president Nritya Gopal Das, who is hospitalised in critical condition, and senior trustee K Parasaran, who cannot travel due to age-related health issues, may participate in the meeting via video conference. According to sources, the Trust is likely to discuss the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, both of whom stepped d…