BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has claimed that he is aware of alleged misuse and theft of donations linked to the Ram temple in Ayodhya, but said he is not in a position to reveal details at this time.
Speaking to reporters at his residence in Vishnoharpur village on Wednesday, Singh said he feared consequences if he spoke openly about the matter.
“I am a very weak person. If I speak the truth, I will get into trouble because they are very powerful people. I do not have the courage to speak the truth right now. If the time comes, I will speak,” Singh said.
However, the former MP did not clarify who he was referring to as “they” or provide any specific details about the alleged misuse of funds.
Remarks Come Amid Ram Temple Donation Row
Singh’s comments come at a time when allegations of irregularities and possible embezzlement involving donations made to the Ram temple in Ayodhya have triggered political debate.
The BJP leader had recently returned to his village after spending nearly 10 days in Delhi. During the interaction, he also said that he had been going through several difficult situations in recent years.
Although Singh hinted at knowing information related to the controversy, he stopped short of making any direct allegations or naming individuals allegedly involved.
His remarks are likely to add fuel to the ongoing discussion surrounding transparency and accountability in temple donations, especially as questions continue to be raised by opposition leaders over the handling of funds linked to the Ram temple trust.
Brij Bhushan Also Speaks on Wrestlers’ Protest and NEET Paper Leaks
During the media interaction, Singh also referred to the 2023 controversy involving allegations made against him by women wrestlers. He said he had been dealing with the impact of the matter for a long time.
On the issue of alleged paper leaks in competitive examinations, including NEET, Singh defended Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and rejected demands for his resignation.
According to Singh, removing the minister would not solve the larger problem.
“An organised network involving officials and employees at multiple levels is responsible for paper leaks,” he said, adding that strict action against those involved was necessary to stop such incidents.
The BJP leader stressed that systemic action, rather than political blame, was needed to address irregularities in examinations.
