Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh has urged Hindus to focus on the construction of temples in Kashi and Mathura instead of debating the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Addressing a gathering on Sunday, July 5, Singh said, “Kashi ke upar protest karo, Mathura ke upar protest karo ki yahan mandir kab banaaenge (Protest over Kashi and Mathura and ask when temples will be built there).”
The remarks come amid a political controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the management of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple.
Says Opposition Is Politicising the Issue
Raja Singh, who resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a year ago, accused Opposition parties of exploiting the controversy for political gains.
“The Opposition is playing politics and attacking the faith of millions of Hindus,” he said, adding that those making allegations should present concrete evidence to support their claims.
Ayodhya Donation Row
The controversy began after allegations surfaced regarding the alleged misappropriation of donation funds at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Based on preliminary findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government, eight people associated with counting cash and valuables donated to the temple were arrested.
The issue has sparked a political confrontation, with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accusing the BJP government of failing to prevent the alleged irregularities. The allegations have been denied by former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss the future of Rai and trustee Anil Mishra in light of the controversy.
