VHP chief Alok Kumar dares Oppn to aid Ram Temple donation probe
Synopsis
VHP International President Alok Kumar has turned the Ram Temple donation controversy back on the opposition — not by denying an investigation is underway, but by formally asking investigators to question the very leaders making the allegations. His letter names Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh, and Ram Gopal Yadav, and disputes the ₹20,000 crore figure as factually unsupported.
Key Takeaways
VHP International President Alok Kumar wrote to the Investigation Officer of the Ram Temple embezzlement case on 5 July , urging verification of opposition allegations.
He challenged Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav to substantiate claims that more than ₹20,000 crore in donations are missing, calling the figure disputed.
Opposition leaders named in the letter include Priyanka Gandhi Vadra , Arvind Kejriwal , Sanjay Singh , and Ram Gopal Yadav .
Alok Kumar clarified he has not personally accused any opposition leader, framing the letter as a bid to 'assist the investigation.' The VHP's annual meeting has been shifted from Ayodhya to New Delhi due to logistical issues linked to the ongoing probe.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reportedly promised to 'bring out the truth,' according to Alok Kumar.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar on Sunday, 5 July challenged opposition leaders to formally assist investigators in the ongoing probe into alleged misappropriation of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, saying those making public allegations should be able to back them up with evidence before the investigating officer.
What Alok Kumar Said
The VHP chief's remarks came after he wrote a letter to the Investigation Officer handling the Ram Temple embezzlement case, urging that the allegations made by several opposition figures be formally verified. He said: 'The people regarding whom (I have) written are influential individuals, holding senior positions; that is why I considered that whatever they have said, especially in the public domain, might have some basis and they might have knowledge about the facts of the case.'
Alok Kumar specifically called out Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, who has claimed that 'more than ₹20,000 crore are missing' from temple donations. 'If police questions him — how did he mention such a huge figure, who provided him with the information, does he have any supporting documents — then Ram Gopal ji should be able to convey it to the investigators,' he said. 'This will assist the investigation,' he added.
Opposition Leaders Named in the Letter
The VHP letter reportedly names Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, and Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav — all of whom have publicly alleged large-scale financial irregularities at the temple. Alok Kumar, however, clarified that he has not personally accused any of these leaders, saying he has 'just said that the investigators should take their help since they know about a lot of things that even we are not aware of.'
On the ₹20,000 Crore Claim
Alok Kumar directly disputed the scale of the alleged misappropriation. 'According to the information received by us, such amount was not even received,' he said, referring to the opposition's claim that donations worth over ₹20,000 crore are unaccounted for. His statement draws a sharp line between the VHP's position and the narrative being advanced by multiple opposition parties.
VHP Meeting Moved to Delhi
Separately, Alok Kumar confirmed that the VHP's annual meeting, originally planned for Ayodhya, has been shifted to New Delhi due to 'logistical issues' arising from the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities at the temple. The meeting was first postponed before the venue change was decided.
On Akhilesh Yadav's Criticism
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the 'silence' of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s central leadership over the Ram Temple controversy. Responding to this, Alok Kumar said: 'Actions are more important than words. The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, through its Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has promised to bring out the truth. I believe the government is doing whatever is expected from it.'
The controversy over Ram Temple donations is likely to remain a flashpoint between the ruling BJP and the opposition as the investigation proceeds.
Point of View
' the VHP sidesteps scrutiny of its own oversight role while putting prominent opposition figures in a position where engaging with investigators could be seen as cooperation and refusing could be read as bluster. The ₹20,000 crore figure, which Alok Kumar says was never even received, remains unverified by any independent audit — a gap that neither side has moved to close. With the BJP's central leadership staying conspicuously quiet and Yogi Adityanath's government handling the probe, the political calculus around Ayodhya — once a BJP stronghold issue — is now more contested than at any point since the temple's consecration.
NationPress
5 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ram Temple donation misappropriation case?
It is an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities in the handling of donations received at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya . Several opposition leaders have publicly claimed that large sums — reportedly over ₹20,000 crore — are unaccounted for, allegations the VHP disputes.
Why did VHP chief Alok Kumar write to the investigating officer?
Alok Kumar wrote to the Investigation Officer to demand that the allegations made publicly by opposition leaders be formally verified. He argued that since these leaders have made specific claims in the public domain, they should be questioned by investigators and asked to produce supporting evidence.
Which opposition leaders have been named in the VHP letter?
The letter names Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, and Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav — all of whom have publicly alleged financial irregularities at the Ram Temple.
Is the ₹20,000 crore missing donations claim verified?
No independent verification has been reported. VHP chief Alok Kumar has disputed the figure, stating that 'according to the information received by us, such amount was not even received.' The claim originated with Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav.
Why was the VHP annual meeting moved from Ayodhya to Delhi?
Alok Kumar said the meeting was shifted to New Delhi due to 'logistical issues' arising from the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities at the Ram Temple. The meeting was first postponed before the venue was changed.
