VHP chief seeks probe into Oppn's Ram Mandir donation theft claims
Synopsis
VHP International President Alok Kumar has formally asked the Ram Temple investigation officer to probe opposition leaders' claims of a ₹20,000 crore-plus scam at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir — and warned that if the allegations prove false, legal action should follow. With the VHP's own national meeting shifted out of Ayodhya amid the probe, the controversy is reshaping both political and religious optics around the temple.
Key Takeaways
VHP International President Alok Kumar wrote to the Ram Temple investigation officer on 5 July demanding a probe into opposition allegations of donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir .
SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav alleged a scam of approximately ₹20,000 crore ; AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleged theft of over ₹200 crore involving more than 50 employees .
Arvind Kejriwal reportedly claimed Lord Ram's jewellery, silver bricks, and large cash donations are missing from temple records.
Alok Kumar has also sought legal action against opposition leaders if their allegations are found to be knowingly false.
The VHP national meeting has been shifted from Ayodhya to New Delhi , scheduled for 19–20 July , with around 300 representatives expected.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar has written a formal letter to the Investigation Officer handling the Ram Temple embezzlement case, demanding a thorough probe into allegations of financial irregularities at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya levelled by multiple opposition leaders. The letter, sent on 5 July, names leaders from the Indian National Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Samajwadi Party (SP), and also calls for action against them if their claims are found to be baseless.
Key Allegations by Opposition Leaders
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reportedly questioned whether low-level employees could single-handedly disable CCTV systems and misappropriate donations worth thousands of crores, or whether 'collusion of some big people' lay behind the alleged theft — a quote cited verbatim by Kumar in his letter. AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal allegedly claimed that Lord Ram's necklace, Charan Padukas, diamonds, jewellery, silver bricks, silver lamps, and large sums of cash had been stolen, and that an impartial investigation could topple the government.
SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav alleged a scam of approximately ₹20,000 crore at the Ram Temple, according to Kumar's letter. Yadav reportedly claimed that 50 kg each of gold, silver, and diamond necklaces, along with cash worth crores donated by devotees from India and abroad, are missing with no trace in official records. He further alleged that 'big names' and influential figures — beyond junior employees or Champat Rai — are involved.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh's Specific Claims
AAP MP Sanjay Singh reportedly spoke openly about a theft exceeding ₹200 crore and accused more than 50 employees of involvement. According to Kumar's letter, Singh has reportedly appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and submitted documents related to his allegation of land purchases at inflated prices.
VHP's Demand for Accountability
Beyond seeking a probe into the opposition's claims, Alok Kumar has urged the investigating agency to consider legal action against those who made the allegations if they are found to be knowingly false or reckless. 'Nobody can be permitted to make wild allegations that tend to create and promote feelings of hatred, ill will and enmity and get away with it,' Kumar wrote in the letter.
VHP Meeting Shifted to Delhi
Separately, the VHP's scheduled national meeting has been moved from Ayodhya to New Delhi, now set for 19 and 20 July, with around 300 representatives expected to attend. The shift is attributed to the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities at the Ram Temple. The relocation itself signals the sensitivity of the moment — holding the conclave in Ayodhya, at the centre of the controversy, was evidently deemed untenable.
Point of View
It repositions itself as a defender of the Ram Temple's integrity rather than a passive stakeholder in an embarrassing controversy. But the letter's secondary demand — punitive action if allegations prove false — risks looking like an attempt to chill political speech, which could backfire. The opposition's claims, ranging from ₹200 crore to ₹20,000 crore, vary so wildly in scale that credibility questions cut both ways. The SIT's findings will determine whether this becomes a governance scandal or an overreach narrative — and both sides are betting on opposite outcomes.
NationPress
5 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ram Mandir donation theft controversy?
The controversy centres on allegations by multiple opposition leaders that donations and offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have been misappropriated. Claims range from missing jewellery and precious metals to a scam estimated at ₹20,000 crore, according to SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav. An SIT is reportedly investigating the matter.
What has VHP chief Alok Kumar demanded?
VHP International President Alok Kumar has written to the Investigation Officer of the Ram Temple embezzlement case, seeking a thorough probe into allegations made by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh, and Ram Gopal Yadav. He has also asked for legal action against the leaders if their allegations are found to be knowingly false.
What specific allegations did the opposition leaders make?
Arvind Kejriwal alleged that Lord Ram's necklace, Charan Padukas, diamonds, jewellery, silver bricks, and cash are missing. Ram Gopal Yadav alleged a ₹20,000 crore scam. AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleged theft of over ₹200 crore involving more than 50 employees and reportedly appeared before the SIT with documents on inflated land purchases.
Why has the VHP's national meeting been moved from Ayodhya to Delhi?
The VHP meeting, originally scheduled in Ayodhya, has been shifted to New Delhi on 19 and 20 July amid the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities at the Ram Temple. Around 300 representatives are expected to attend.
What happens next in the Ram Temple embezzlement case?
The SIT is continuing its investigation. AAP MP Sanjay Singh has reportedly already appeared before the SIT and submitted documents. The VHP has urged the agency to probe opposition claims and consider action against those whose allegations are found to be baseless, adding a new layer of political pressure on the investigation.
