Lucknow: Amid growing controversy and allegations on social media regarding donation boxes at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a detailed probe into the matter.
The decision was taken by the Yogi Adityanath government following a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram Temple. The SIT has been tasked with investigating allegations related to temple donations, claims circulating on social media, and other concerns that have sparked a political and public debate in recent days.
The move comes after opposition leaders raised questions over the handling of donation funds, while the Trust strongly rejected allegations of any irregularities and maintained that its financial processes are subject to regular audits and monitoring. Recent reports indicate that the controversy intensified after claims were made regarding the alleged misappropriation of donation money, prompting demands for an impartial inquiry.
मुख्यमंत्री @myogiadityanath जी के निर्देश पर एवं श्रीराम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ क्षेत्र ट्रस्ट के अनुरोध के क्रम में ट्रस्ट द्वारा प्राप्त दान राशि में हुई कथित वित्तीय अनियमितता के संबंध में शासन द्वारा तीन सदस्यीय विशेष जांच दल (SIT) का गठन किया गया है।
इस SIT में –
1. विजय विश्वास…— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) June 13, 2026
According to government sources, the SIT will carry out a comprehensive investigation, examine all relevant records, verify the allegations, and assess the authenticity of information being circulated online. The team will subsequently submit its findings and recommendations to the state government.
#BreakingNews | Ayodhya Ram temple donation controversy deepens, temple trust approaches Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath@MANMOHAN_RAI24 with @akankshaswarups | #Ayodhya #RamMandir #YogiAdityanath
Watch: https://t.co/aNIieODGVs pic.twitter.com/Nq4e7gluzr
— News18 (@CNNnews18) June 13, 2026
The formation of the SIT is being viewed as an effort to ensure transparency and maintain public confidence in the administration of one of the country’s most significant religious institutions. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has welcomed the inquiry, expressing confidence that the investigation will help establish the facts and address concerns arising from the controversy.
The Uttar Pradesh government has stated that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the SIT once the probe is completed.
