Ram Temple donation controversy: Uddhav Thackeray plans Ayodhya visit

Raut questioned how such allegations could emerge around donations made at one of the country’s most prominent temples. “It is shocking. How can anyone dare touch money offered at the temple? What kind of people can do this?” he said.

Raut said the Shiv Sena (UBT) had contributed Rs 1 crore towards the construction of the temple and said the temple trust should address the questions now being raised. “Questions are now being raised about the handling of donations. Why are questions being raised over CCTV footage? Why is Trust chairman Nripendra Mishra silent?” he said.

Raut also referred to recent remarks by former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying he indicated he had information related to the controversy. “Brij Bhushan Singh says he knows what happened but cannot speak because powerful people are involved. If somebody like him is saying this, then the issue is serious,” Raut said.

He also questioned those who routinely speak about security threats to the temple. “They keep saying Ram temple faces threats from terrorists. Then who are the people seen in CCTV cameras? And why are questions now being raised about that footage? If allegations are being made about money offered at Lord Ram’s temple, then this is a serious issue,” he said.

Raut said Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders will raise the issue in Ayodhya.