June 27, 2026 8:33 PM

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resign on moral grounds following the donation embezzlement case

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has officially acknowledged the resignations of its General Secretary, Champat Rai, and Trustee, Anil Mishra. The Trust’s Treasurer, Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, issued a statement on the matter. He said the resignations would be discussed at the Trust’s next meeting. The statement also assured devotees that the silver bricks and jewellery donated to the Trust are fully accounted for.

The Trust said it is deeply saddened, hurt and distressed by the recent incidents related to the Ayodhya Ram Temple. It also confirmed that an FIR has been registered in the donation-related case based on the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) interim report and that legal proceedings are underway.