Prayagraj MP Ujjwal Raman Singh demanded that the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case be investigated under a sitting Supreme Court judge, and he challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the matter. He also alleged a cover‑up to protect senior trust officials.

Key Takeaways

  • Congress MP calls for Supreme Court‑supervised probe
  • Alleged cover‑up to protect senior trust officials
  • Prime Minister’s silence faces intense scrutiny

Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh of Prayagraj addressed a press conference at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna on Saturday, demanding that the massive Ram Temple donation theft be investigated under the direct supervision of a sitting Supreme Court judge. He warned that only a judicial overseer can prevent political interference in such a sensitive case.

Background of the Scandal

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (SRJTK) was formed in 2020 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aegis, positioning it as a flagship project of the BJP‑RSS‑VHP nexus. Between 2023 and 2024, the Trust reportedly amassed roughly ₹1,100 crore in donations from devotees across India. Subsequent audits, however, revealed that a substantial portion of the funds was misappropriated, prompting resignations of senior trustees like Champat Rai and Anil Mishra – moves that the MP described as far from a genuine moral stand.

Call for an Independent Judicial Probe

Singh asserted that “without a Supreme Court‑led oversight, any investigation risks being compromised by political pressure.” He criticized the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for focusing mainly on low‑level staff, while senior officials remain untouched. “Those who loot in the name of Lord Ram must answer not to a minister, but to the highest court of the land,” he declared.

Financial Footprint and Public Outcry

According to Singh, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on 22 January 2024 incurred expenses of roughly ₹113 crore, and the flag‑hoisting event on 25 November 2025 cost about ₹10.12 crore. These figures, he argued, show a glaring deviation from the original intent of the donations—supporting a sacred structure for the nation’s poor and middle‑class devotees.

Path Forward

Singh urged an immediate FIR against Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, and other alleged conspirators, demanding their arrest. He also pressed Prime Minister Modi to publicly explain the Trust’s formation, top‑level appointments, and the alleged administrative negligence. With a hearing scheduled for 13 July before a CJI‑led bench, Singh warned that the nation will not tolerate silence on a matter that “betrays the faith of crores of devotees.”