RSS seeks thorough probe into Ram Temple donation row

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday expressed deep concern over the theft from donation boxes at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, calling the incident "deeply painful" and urging strict action against those responsible while seeking greater transparency and accountability in the temple's management. In a statement issued from New Delhi, RSS Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale said the grand temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi had become a symbol of faith and devotion for the Hindu community through the sacrifices and dedication of generations of devotees.Hosabale asked the Trust to take effective steps to rectify all shortcomings in temple management and operations. “This is crucial to ensure that the faith and reverence of crores of Ram devotees in the Ayodhya temple remain unbroken and steadfast. The current state of confusion and uncertainty must end… In this regard, we expect the temple management and the government-appointed SIT [Special Investigation Team] to take all necessary initiatives,” Hosabale said.

Statement issued by Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
New Delhi, July 3, 2026

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RSS affiliate, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, started the campaign for the Ram Temple construction. The controversy over the pilfered donations is seen as a major political crisis for the BJP. The issue will be discussed at an RSS meeting in Karnataka from July 10.