AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 that he will hold a press conference at 1 PM to disclose information related to the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, which he says he has independently verified over the past several days.

Posting on X in Hindi, Kejriwal wrote: 'कुछ दिन पहले किसी ने मुझे श्री राम मंदिर से संबंधित कोई जानकारी दी।' ['A few days ago, someone gave me certain information related to the Shri Ram Mandir. I did not believe it at first. Over the past few days I verified that information and it turned out to be correct. Today I will share that information with all of you. Press conference — today at 1 PM.']

Context

Kejriwal's announcement comes more than two years after the Ram Mandir inauguration on 22 January 2024, a landmark event that drew national attention and was attended by senior BJP leaders. The temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, was built following a unanimous 2019 Supreme Court of India verdict that resolved the decades-long Ayodhya title dispute and directed construction of the temple at the contested site.

The former Delhi Chief Minister gave no specifics in the post about the nature of the information, saying only that it concerns the Ram Mandir and that he initially doubted its veracity before confirming it.

Policy Backdrop

The Ram Mandir has occupied a central place in Indian political and cultural discourse for decades. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, set up by the central government to oversee temple construction and management, has periodically faced questions from opposition parties regarding funding, governance and infrastructure development in Ayodhya.

Opposition leaders, including those from AAP, have largely avoided direct confrontation on the temple's religious standing while periodically raising procedural or governance questions around the project. Kejriwal's move to call a dedicated press conference signals that the information he intends to share is of a political or administrative nature rather than a devotional one.

Stakeholders and Impact

The announcement is likely to draw immediate responses from the BJP, which has closely associated itself with the Ram Mandir project, as well as from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Hindu devotees and civil society groups engaged with Ayodhya's development will also be watching closely.

For AAP, which has been rebuilding its national profile after a difficult electoral period, a high-profile disclosure on a nationally sensitive subject could carry significant political weight — or risk backlash if the claims are contested.

What's Next

All eyes will be on Kejriwal's 1 PM press conference on 1 July 2026, where he has promised to share the verified information publicly. Reactions from the BJP, Congress and the Trust are expected shortly after. Any follow-up statements or clarifications from the Trust regarding temple administration or finances would be the next logical development to watch.