New Delhi, July 19: The Nirmohi Akhara has once again approached the Supreme Court regarding the alleged misappropriation of funds related to the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. The Akhara is seeking a reorganization of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, a forensic audit of its financial transactions, and judicial directions on various management issues concerning the temple. A hearing on petitions related to this matter is scheduled for July 20, where a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is expected to be discussed.
In its petition, the Nirmohi Akhara stated that in 2019, a five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court directed the central government to establish a trust for the construction of the Ram Temple. However, the Akhara claims that the trust has not been formed or operated in accordance with the spirit of the ruling. They have requested that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust be reorganized as a public trust and that an independent forensic audit of all its financial and property-related transactions be conducted to ensure a fair investigation into any irregularities.
The Akhara has also highlighted recent allegations of misappropriation of donations and valuable items contributed by devotees at the Ram Temple. They noted that the state government has formed an SIT to investigate these allegations, making it essential to conduct a thorough examination of the trust’s financial records and assets. The petition further asserts that the representation allotted to the Nirmohi Akhara within the trust does not align with its traditions and regulations. The Akhara has raised concerns regarding the nomination of Mahant Dinendra Das, questioning whether the selection followed the prescribed process.
Additionally, the Akhara has lodged objections regarding the installation of a new idol in the sanctum sanctorum, arguing that this alters the original dispute’s status. They have requested that the original idols, established in 1950 and 1982, be reinstated in the sanctum.
However, the Nirmohi Akhara has clarified that it is not challenging the Supreme Court’s historic 2019 ruling. Its aim is solely to ensure the proper implementation of the decision, accountability of the trust, transparency, and to seek necessary judicial directions on issues related to temple management.
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