Key facts
- Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the Ram temple construction committee, stated his responsibility is only to monitor construction work.
- Mishra declined to comment on allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of donations for the Ram temple.
- Uttar Pradesh Minister Surya Pratap Shahi confirmed the Ram temple trust has initiated an inquiry into the donation allegations.
- Shahi assured that the faith of devotees would not be tampered with and any irregularities are being investigated.
Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram temple construction committee, stated on Saturday that his responsibilities are limited to overseeing the construction-related works of the temple complex. Speaking to reporters in Ayodhya, Mishra, who arrived to review ongoing projects, declined to comment on allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of donations received for the temple, asserting, "I only look at construction and nothing else."
Reacting to the controversy surrounding the donations, Uttar Pradesh Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said on Friday that the Ram temple trust has initiated an inquiry into the matter. He assured that the trust is aware and alert, and necessary actions will be taken according to its rules and regulations. Shahi added that the state government is not currently intervening but would consider assisting if the trust requests it, emphasizing that the faith of devotees would be protected.