The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday, 7 July 2025, accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra in a significant organisational reshuffle, with Trustee Krishna Mohan stepping in as acting General Secretary until a permanent appointment is made. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the saint community subsequently expressed full confidence in the Trust's ongoing investigation and administrative direction.

Key Decisions from the Trust Meeting

The Trust meeting, described by participants as conducted in a cordial atmosphere, resolved two leadership changes simultaneously. Champat Rai submitted his resignation taking moral responsibility for the current situation, according to Mahant Kamal Nayan Das Maharaj, successor of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das. Notably, most trustees present were reportedly not in favour of accepting his resignation, but it was ultimately accepted considering organisational requirements.

The meeting also reviewed the Trust's functioning, the status of the ongoing investigation, and future administrative arrangements. A search committee has been constituted to identify a regular, full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Trust. The committee is headed by Justice Pramod Kohli and will conduct a nationwide search for a qualified candidate capable of managing the Ram Temple Trust's administrative operations.

VHP Defends Transparency, Addresses Donation Concerns

In New Delhi, VHP spokesperson Surendra Jain stated that all ornaments and offerings in the Trust's possession are completely safe. He clarified that silver items have been melted and securely stored at the government mint in accordance with official regulations, and that not even a single gram of material has gone missing.

Jain urged anyone with facts, documents, or evidence to present them directly before the investigating authorities or the Special Investigation Team (SIT), rather than creating public confusion. He said that if any devotee has doubts about missing offerings, they may visit Ayodhya and verify them with trustees after taking an appointment.

Political Dimension: Akhilesh Yadav Remarks Countered

Responding to political criticism, Jain took aim at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, saying his political career has been defined by allegations of corruption, and therefore he tends to see corruption everywhere. Jain argued that if public trust in the Ram Temple had genuinely declined, footfall would have dropped — but devotees continue to arrive in large numbers for darshan of Ram Lalla, which he cited as evidence of sustained public faith in the Trust.

He also noted that those facing allegations have themselves demanded an SIT investigation — a level of transparency that, he argued, is not seen in other political parties.

Saint Community Weighs In from Ayodhya

Speaking from Ayodhya, Mahant Kamal Nayan Das Maharaj confirmed that Krishna Mohan has been assigned acting General Secretary responsibilities to ensure continuity of work. He noted that there was no major discussion regarding Anil Mishra during the meeting, with emphasis placed on the smooth continuation of organisational duties.

The Trust's next steps — including the CEO search and completion of the SIT investigation — will determine how swiftly it moves past this period of administrative transition.