Ram Mandir Donation Controversy: Yogi Govt Orders SIT Probe Into Allegations

A political storm has erupted over allegations of irregularities in donations received by Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The controversy intensified after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that crores of rupees from temple offerings were unaccounted for and demanded a judicial probe. While the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust initially rejected the claims, the Uttar Pradesh government has now ordered an SIT investigation. The probe comes amid demands for greater transparency and scrutiny of the temple's financial management. With faith, politics and accountability intersecting, the investigation is expected to closely examine how donations are collected, counted and managed at one of India's most prominent religious sites.