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SC to Hear Petitions Seeking 'Fair Probe' Into Ram Temple Donations Row on July 20

Petitioners want a CBI probe, a forensic audit and a time-bound inquiry as the Uttar Pradesh SIT files its status report.

  • On Monday, July 20, the Supreme Court will hear four petitions regarding alleged donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, with the Uttar Pradesh SIT expected to submit a status report.
  • The Uttar Pradesh government constituted the SIT on June 13 to probe alleged financial irregularities, comprising Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, Inspector General of Police Kiran S., and Special Secretary Neel Ratan.
  • Petitioners including Narendra Kumar Goswami and Hindu Dharma Parishad have requested a CBI-led investigation, while RJD MP Sudhakar Singh sought a forensic audit of the Trust's finances.
  • Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday demanding a comprehensive probe, saying devotees feel "betrayed by the theft."
  • Amid ongoing scrutiny, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust initiated appointment of its first CEO to oversee governance, ensure administrative compliance, and manage financial affairs.
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