Ram temple trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim general secretary

The Ram temple trust on Monday (July 6, 2026) accepted the resignations of Champat Rai as its general secretary and member Anil Mishra in the wake of allegations of embezzlement of donations.

Krishna Mohan has been given additional duties as interim general secretary of the temple trust, treasurer Govind Giri told reporters after a three-hour meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

The meeting to discuss the fallout of embezzlement of temple donations started at 3.15 p.m. at the guest house inside the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, with seven of the nine permanent members, including Trust chairman Nritya Gopal Das, present.

Mr. Giri defended Champat Rai, saying he “is untainted in my eyes”; and hailed his “life of sacrifice” for temple movement.

Mr. Rai and Mr. Mishra did not attend the meeting, the sources said.

Mr. Giri said that all costly donated items said to have been stolen will be displayed.

The meeting concluded at around 6.30 p.m.