Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Alok Kumar on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) has called for a comprehensive investigation and an FIR into allegations of irregularities in donations collected for the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, saying those found guilty should face the strictest legal action.
VHP took to X, sharing Mr. Kumar’s demands.
“FIR should be filed at the first place. Then investigation needs to be expedited and fast rack court should take-up the matter on day to Day basis,” he said, adding that guilty persons must get punishment.
Speaking to media earlier this week, Mr. Kumar had said that inquiry in the alleged donation row should be allowed to proceed without attempts to defame individuals or institutions before its conclusion. He noted that millions of families had contributed to the temple and described the donations as “pious money”.
Expressing satisfaction over the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s request for an inquiry, Mr. Kumar said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had already begun its work in Ayodhya. He added that trust general secretary Champat Rai had appeared before the SIT and accepted responsibility for matters under his charge.
The Uttar Pradesh government constituted a three-member SIT on June 14 following a request from the temple trust. The panel comprises Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, IG Kiran Singh and Finance Department Special Secretary Neel Ratan, who have been tasked with submitting its reports expeditiously.
On June 19, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the SIT probe would “separate truth from falsehood” and urged those with documentary evidence to submit it to the investigation team. He also appealed to the public to refrain from making unsubstantiated statements that could hurt the sentiments of devotees or influence the inquiry.
The SIT had submitted its preliminary report on Tuesday (June 23, 2026).
Published – June 24, 2026 11:19 pm IST
