The Ram Temple in Ayodhya fulfils a decades-old campaign spearheaded by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party
2-MIN READ2-MINBloombergPublished: 10:53am, 1 Jul 2026An investigation into alleged financial irregularities at a Hindu temple closely associated with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is threatening to tarnish one of his party’s signature projects.Two office bearers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have resigned, while police arrested eight officials of the trust managing the site after allegations of embezzlement surfaced earlier this month, a person familiar with the matter said, who asked not to be identified because the investigation was ongoing.
Monthly cash donations ranged from 40 million rupees (US$422,000) to 100 million rupees.
The investigation into the management of a place of worship revered by millions of Hindus comes as the party prepares for a crucial election in Uttar Pradesh expected later this year.
