AYODHYA TEMPLE GRAB
SIT in Ram Mandir embezzlement case intensifies probe, UP Police question accused Avinash Shukla
A Special Investigation Team is intensifying its probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple, with a 15-day extension granted for a comprehensive inquiry. Accused Avinash Shukla, involved in counting offerings, is currently being questioned. The controversy erupted after allegations of misappropriated funds, leading to an FIR and the naming of several individuals. Trust officials have resigned taking moral responsibility, and their statements are being recorded.
Ram Nivas temple head levels shrine grab charge against Champat Rai; Akhilesh Yadav seeks probe
A priest from a centuries-old temple near Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has accused Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and his associates of illegally seizing control of the shrine using forged documents. Hari Shankar Safariwala claims the temple, valued at Rs 50 crore, has been under their control for five years despite repeated complaints to authorities. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called for a thorough investigation.
On Akhilesh's birthday, SP workers portray him as Lord Krishna; BJP demands apology
Samajwadi Party workers celebrated Akhilesh Yadav's birthday by unveiling a poster depicting him as Lord Krishna holding the Constitution. Party leaders stated this symbolised Yadav's commitment to justice and righteousness. The BJP criticised the act as an insult to Sanatan Dharma and demanded an apology, accusing the SP of religious appeasement. Workers also performed a 'havan' praying for justice and righteousness to prevail in society.
Ram Temple donation row: Limited CCTV footage poses hurdle to SIT probing Ram temple donation 'theft'
A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations faces a challenge as CCTV footage is only retained for 45 days. Investigators suspect tampering and are pursuing forensic analysis to recover deleted or altered data. Contradictions have emerged in temple workers' statements, while the trust asserts internal audits are ongoing and no evidence of theft has surfaced.
Ram temple donation row: Akhilesh intensifies attack on BJP, adds 'land grab' charge
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his criticism of the BJP regarding the Ram temple donation controversy. He has raised concerns about the transparency of donation management and alleged land-related irregularities in Ayodhya. A Special Investigation Team is currently probing these allegations. The trust has denied any wrongdoing.
Bihar Elections: At Sita's birthplace, Modi talks of Ram Temple to target Opposition
On his last leg of rallies in Bihar where campaigning will end on Sunday evening, the prime minister addressed public meetings in Sitamarhi and Bettiah on Saturday. In his speech, he recalled the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram temple issue, Congress raising questions about some issues related to Hindu practices as well as the fears of jungle raj and the steps taken for women welfare.
As Ram Mandir opens doors, jobs come rushing into Ayodhya
Typically, a hotel from construction stage to getting operational takes 3-4 years, said Nandivardhan Jain, CEO of Noesis Capital Advisors. However, in the case of Ayodhya, various permissions could be fast-tracked and, so, the demand for manpower is expected to pour in within 18 to 24 months, he added.
Ram temple tourism: Hospitality, travel industries create up to 20,000 jobs in Ayodhya
According to several officials in the hospitality sector, thousands of jobs in areas such as hospitality managers, restaurant and hotel staff, logistics managers, drivers, etc are likely to open up towards the end of this year or the first half of 2025 – not just in Ayodhya but in neighbouring cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, etc - with hotel companies and restaurant owners keeping a close eye on how the demand-supply situation pans out.
BJP MP Brij Bhushan says will contest again from Kaisarganj, skips reference to wrestlers' stir
Addressing a rally in the Balpur area on the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.
BSP stresses on Brahmin-Dalit unity to put up ‘Unified Front’
Rajya Sabha MP and the party’s Brahmin face, Mishra, flagged off BSP’s poll campaign by holding a convention for Brahmins. Such conventions will be held in five other districts until July 29. This is part of the party’s attempt to fall back on its 2007 winning formula where it went for a greater Brahmin representation.
Three booked for objectionable post against Ram Temple Trust
The petitioner, Bijnor resident Sanjay Bansal who said he is the brother of Rai, alleged that a local journalist named Vineet Narayan had made objectionable and derogatory remarks against the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary.
BJP meet: Rajnath Singh urges dialogue between farmers, govt
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Centre while addressing a meeting of BJP office-bearers, during which he also invoked the border clashes with China and the construction of the Ram temple.
BJP has made U-turn on making law to build Ram Temple: Togadia
Togadia made the allegation while also accusing the party of making a volte face on its 1989 Palampur resolution to enact a law to build Ram temple in Ayodhya.
With grand Diwali show, BJP puts Ayodhya on front burner
Kanpur-based political scientist AK Verma said that no particular political ideology can be attributed to the recreation and celebration of Ram's arrival in Ayodhya.
Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built on Shiva temple: BJP leader Vinay Katiyar
Vinay Katiyar, however, added that he does not want the monument as famous as this, which is among the wonders of the world, to be demolished.
Mayawati urges Chief Election Commissioner to take cognisance of Ram temple remarks
Mayawati urged the CEC to take cognisance of such statements as they were "in violation of the Model Code of Conduct as well as Supreme Court orders".
Ayodhya's simple Diwali and the election lollipop of Ramayan Museum
In this region, politics and the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute are two sides of the same coin. In recent weeks, leaders from all parties have spoken about the Ram temple.
1990 decision to order firing on ‘kar sevaks' painful: Mulayam Singh Yadav
SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday told a news channel that the "decision was painful" but he had had no other option.
‘Accepting verdict better than appeal’
A section of Muslims have started looking at the option of taking their mosque away from the Ram Janmabhoomi site.
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