Ram Temple Trust meets July 6 on Champat Rai, Anil Mishra resignations
Synopsis
The Ram Mandir's governing Trust convenes an emergency meeting on 6 July to decide the fate of its two most senior officials — General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra — whose resignations landed amid an active SIT probe into donation irregularities. With the Trust President hospitalised and a two-thirds majority needed, the outcome is far from certain.
Key Takeaways
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on 6 July 2026 at 3 pm at Mani Ram Das Chhavni, Ayodhya .
The resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Dr Anil Mishra are the primary agenda item.
The meeting was called on short notice by Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri with the approval of hospitalised President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das .
The SIT interim report on alleged donation-counting irregularities will also be placed before members.
Under the Trust deed, resignations require a two-thirds majority of members to be accepted — quorum remains uncertain.
The resignations were formally acknowledged on 27 June 2026 .
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to convene a crucial meeting on 6 July 2026 at Mani Ram Das Chhavni in Ayodhya Dham, Uttar Pradesh, to deliberate on the resignations of its General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Dr Anil Mishra, among other pressing matters. The meeting, called on short notice, will begin at 3 pm and marks a pivotal moment in the governance of the Ram Mandir.
Key Agenda Items
The formal notice, issued by Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri, outlines a multi-point agenda. At its core is the consideration of the resignations of Champat Rai and Dr Anil Mishra — two of the Trust's most senior figures. Members will also receive information on the interim report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in the counting of funds from the Trust's donation boxes.
Additionally, the meeting will deliberate on future temple management arrangements and take up the unaudited income-expenditure statement and balance sheet for financial year 2025-26 for information and approval.
Meeting Called With President's Approval
The notice states that the meeting has been convened with the permission of Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, who is currently hospitalised. The Treasurer's notice read: 'All members are hereby informed that, with the permission of the Honourable President, a meeting has been convened by the Treasurer on Monday, 6 July 2026. This meeting has been called on short notice to deliberate on urgent matters and to take necessary decisions.'
All Trust members have been urged to attend in person and contribute to the proceedings.
Background: SIT Probe and Resignation Timeline
The resignations of Champat Rai and Dr Anil Mishra were formally acknowledged by the Trust on 27 June 2026, when Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri confirmed through a written letter that both resignations had been received. The move came amid an ongoing SIT investigation into alleged irregularities in donation collection and financial management at the Ram Mandir.
This comes amid broader scrutiny of temple fund management — a sensitive issue given the Ram Mandir's national significance and the scale of donations it receives from devotees across India and abroad.
The Two-Thirds Majority Hurdle
Under the provisions of the Trust deed, the resignations of Champat Rai and Dr Anil Mishra can only be formally accepted if a two-thirds majority of Trust members vote in favour. It remains unclear, according to reports, how many members will be present at the 6 July meeting and whether the required quorum will be achieved to reach a definitive decision.
The outcome of the meeting — particularly on the resignation question and the SIT interim findings — is expected to shape the Trust's governance structure in the months ahead.
Point of View
But it also means the July 6 meeting could end inconclusively if attendance falls short. With the Trust President hospitalised and the Treasurer convening the meeting, questions of institutional authority and continuity are now as urgent as the financial irregularities the SIT is probing. Mainstream coverage has focused on the resignations; the more consequential story may be what the SIT interim report actually contains.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Ram Temple Trust holding an emergency meeting on 6 July 2026?
The Trust is meeting on 6 July 2026 to consider the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Dr Anil Mishra, and to receive an update on the SIT interim report into alleged donation-counting irregularities. The meeting was called on short notice given the urgency of these matters.
Who submitted resignations from the Ram Temple Trust?
General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Dr Anil Mishra submitted their resignations, which were formally acknowledged by the Trust on 27 June 2026. Both are among the most senior figures in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
What is the SIT probe into the Ram Mandir about?
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing alleged irregularities in the counting and management of funds received in the Trust's donation boxes. The SIT's interim report is one of the key agenda items at the 6 July meeting.
Can the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra be accepted at the July 6 meeting?
Under the Trust deed, resignations can only be accepted with a two-thirds majority of Trust members. It is currently unclear how many members will attend the meeting and whether the required quorum will be met for a final decision.
Who convened the 6 July Trust meeting and why?
Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri convened the meeting with the approval of Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, who is currently hospitalised. The notice cited the need to deliberate on urgent matters and take necessary decisions on short notice.
