Who Is Bajrang Bagra? Ram Mandir Trust's New General Secretary Succeeding Champat Rai

Last Updated:July 06, 2026, 16:12 IST

Bajrang Bagra, who currently serves as the International General Secretary of the VHP, was unanimously chosen for the post, sources said.

Ram Mandir Trust Meeting: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignation of its General Secretary Champat Rai and appointed Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International General Secretary Bajrang Bagra as his successor.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the trust held in Ayodhya amid the ongoing controversy over alleged embezzlement of donations at the holy shrine.

Bagra, who currently serves as the International General Secretary of the VHP, was unanimously chosen for the post, sources said.

The leadership change comes at a time when the Trust is under scrutiny following the alleged irregularities in temple donations, with police and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) continuing their probe into the matter.

Who Is Bajrang Bagra?

Bagra brings with him decades of experience in corporate management as well as organisational leadership within the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

Bagra currently serves as the International General Secretary of the VHP, a position he has held since February 2024 after being elected at the organisation’s Pranyasi Mandal and Management Committee meeting in Ayodhya.

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Bagra hails from Rajasthan’s Sikar district. Before taking up full-time organisational responsibilities, he had a distinguished career in the public sector.

He previously served as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Union Ministry of Mines. Earlier, he also held the posts of Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer at NALCO and RITES Ltd., gaining extensive experience in financial management and corporate governance.

After opting for voluntary retirement from NALCO, Bagra became actively involved with the VHP. Over the years, he has held several important positions in the organisation, including Joint General Secretary, and has also served as the president and CEO of the Ekal Abhiyan.

Known within the VHP for articulating the organisation’s views on issues related to Hindu society, temples, religious affairs, population and religious conversions, Bagra is regarded as an experienced administrator with strong financial and organisational skills.

According to sources, his appointment as the Trust’s General Secretary reflects an effort to strengthen its governance and financial management as the Ram Mandir Trust enters its next phase of administration.

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