Kejriwal Questions PM Modi's Role in Ram Temple Offerings Theft Case
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is shielding the real culprits involved in the alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Speaking to the media, Kejriwal claimed that the Prime Minister personally constituted the trust managing the temple and appointed his close aide Champat Rai, indicating an attempt to suppress the matter.
“Mr. Modi personally constituted the trust, hand-picked every member and appointed his close aide Champat Rai to head Shri Ram Mandir. The entire sequence of events shows that the PM is trying to hush up the case and shield those responsible,” Kejriwal said. He added that the faith of millions of people has been deeply hurt by the incident.
The AAP leader alleged that while it is widely accepted that theft of offerings occurred at the temple, the question remains whether influential individuals involved will face punishment. “But will the real culprits — the influential and big names involved — ever be punished? Will they be arrested? Will any action be taken against them?” he asked.
Kejriwal clarified that he has no evidence that any stolen money reached the Prime Minister. However, he asserted that the sequence of events suggests an effort to protect those responsible. He noted that the trust members were personally chosen by Modi and that Champat Rai is considered close to the Prime Minister.
Kejriwal also pointed to statements by former BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and self-styled godman Baba Bageshwar Dham, who hinted at powerful names involved in the case. “One of their senior leaders Brij Bhushan recently said on social media that if he spoke, many powerful names would emerge and that he feared the consequences. Which are these names that even Mr. Bhushan is afraid to reveal? Baba Bageshwar Dham also said that very powerful people are involved and speaking out could put him in trouble as well,” Kejriwal said.
The allegations come amid a controversy over the reported theft of offerings at the Ram Temple, which has sparked political debate. The temple trust has not commented on the specific allegations made by Kejriwal.
