Ram Temple treasurer denies role in donation counting amid theft allegations

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Govind Dev Giri said he had no role in counting donations at the Ram Temple amid the theft row. He sought an impartial investigation and stronger safeguards to keep offerings transparent.

Govind Dev Giri, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

Santosh Kumar Sharma

UPDATED: Jul 5, 2026 18:22 IST

Amid the controversy over the theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri broke his silence on the ongoing issue and released a detailed two-page statement, saying he had no role in the counting of offerings and calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter.

Calling the alleged embezzlement of temple donations an "unbelievable" incident, Giri said it had deeply hurt the sentiments of Lord Ram's devotees. He also noted that reports suggest the alleged theft of offerings had been going on for a considerable period, describing it as extremely painful for devotees.

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Akshat Trivedi

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Jul 5, 2026 18:20 IST

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