New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe and forensic audit into the handling of donations and offerings received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust over alleged financial irregularities linked to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. When the matter was mentioned before a Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Sheel Nagu, the PIL litigant pressed for an urgent listing, saying the allega…
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Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) Commenting on the pilfering of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Railways, V. Somanna, stated that Lord Ram will deal with those who misused temple funds and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge sought accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.Speaking to reporters in Davanagere on Saturday, Union Minister Somanna stated, “No matter whoever has done the wrong thing, it …
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Commenting on the controversy surrounding the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Dr. Vaishnavi Jagdamba Nandgiri, Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara and Juna Akhara on Saturday said the matter requires an impartial investigation and that whoever is found guilty must be punished. Speaking to IANS, Dr. Vaishnavi Jagdamba Nandgiri said, “Whether it is the Chief Minister, the Prime Minister, or the President, whoever intervenes in this ma…
Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) All eight individuals arrested in connection with alleged misappropriation of donations and offerings at the Ram Mandir were remanded to three-day judicial custody on Friday. They will stay in jail till June 29 and will be produced before the city court again on Monday. The police are now preparing to seek police remand to interrogate the accused and ascertain how they hatched and executed a plan to embezzle the devotees’ donations, running into crores.According to the …
Ghaziabad, June 26 (IANS) Spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Friday reacted to the Ram Temple donation theft row, saying that one or two resignations are not enough and that the matter requires a thorough investigation. He also said that holding a position is not as important as upholding religion.Speaking to IANS, Acharya Pramod Krishnam said, “This theft did not take place at any trader’s shop or a businessman’s factory. This is the loot of people’s faith. One or two resignations do n…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Friday, where he will offer prayers and meet seers, a day after questioning the SIT probing the alleged donation theft.Kejriwal questioned the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the alleged theft of donations at the temple, calling it an “eyewash” as no FIR has been registered in the matter so far.He arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday.Speaking to reporters, the AAP Chief said: …
Lucknow, June 25 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday remarked that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was formed to probe the alleged theft of donation at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, is just an “eyewash” since no FIR has been registered in the matter so far.Kejriwal arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday and is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple on Friday.Speaking to reporters, the AAP Chief said: “According to media reports, these people have stolen Lord Ram’s sandals, g…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Commenting on the alleged Ram Mandir donation pilfering controversy in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President, Alok Kumar, on Thursday said an FIR should be registered immediately. He stressed that any diversion of offerings made to Lord Ram’s temple amounts to an injury to the faith of the Hindu community. Speaking to IANS, Kumar said the matter is “sad and unfortunate” and urged swift legal action following reports of irregularities.“An…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) In a significant move to tackle emerging patterns of workplace harassment, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced in the Legislative Council that the state government will form a joint legislative committee of women lawmakers from both the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council to review existing laws and safety guidelines for corporate working environments, especially for women. The panel will evaluate current legal frameworks, look into…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A representation has been submitted before the Supreme Court seeking it take suo motu cognisance of the alleged encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district and directions for the registration of an FIR, an independent investigation, and strict compliance with the apex court’s guidelines governing police encounter deaths. Addressed to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant, the representation was filed by advocate Narendra Mishra, who …