'Full Truth Will Come To Light': Champat Rai's First Statement In Ram Temple Donation Fund Theft Case

Champat Rai, former General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Tuesday broke his silence on the Ram Temple donation fund theft case and allegations being leveled upon him. Speaking for the first time in the embezzlement case, Champat Rai said that many have leveled baseless allegations against him but he maintained silence. Rai said he will provide a point-by-point response to the issues being raised and the full truth will come to light. Rai had resigned from the post after donation theft case in the Ram Mandir surfaced. His resignation was accepted by the trust in a high-level meeting, which took place on July 6, Monday.The former General Secretary, in a message to Ram devotees, also said that he was sent to Ayodhya

by the organisation in October 1991 and his life as a 'Pracharak' (convener) spanning over 45 years has been an open book. Champat Rai's detailed statement on the Ram Temple donation theft case reads, "Since June 7, 2026, there has been much speculation regarding the theft that occurred during the counting of donations from the donation box at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex. Many have leveled baseless allegations against me personally, yet I have maintained silence."

"The preliminary report of the SIT was presented at the Temple Trust's meeting on July 7, this report has now been made public. It was previously classified as 'strictly confidential.' I assure you all that following the SIT's final report, I will provide a point-by-point response to the issues being raised, and the full truth will come to light," he added.Rai further added, "I was sent to Ayodhya by the organization in October 1991, my life as a 'Pracharak' spans 45 years, and wherever I have lived, my life has been like an open book. Respectful greetings to all."