Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is the organization responsible for the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India. This temple, inaugurated in January 2024, was built on the site of a 16th-century mosque demolished by Hindu mobs. The Trust has recently become newsworthy due to serious allegations of embezzlement involving tens of millions of rupees in donations from devotees. These corruption allegations have surfaced approximately two-and-a-half years after the temple's inauguration and are causing embarrassment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, particularly with crucial state elections approaching. The ongoing controversy highlights issues of financial transparency and accountability within the management of this significant religious and cultural landmark.