'Main Kalank Lekar Nahi Jaunga... Sewa Poori Ho Gayi': Champat Rai Amid Ram Mandir Donation Probe

Ayodhya: Former General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Champat Rai has reportedly told his close associates that his "service in Ayodhya is over" and that he does not wish to continue with what he described as the "stigma," PTI reported on Thursday, citing sources.According to the sources, Rai is currently in seclusion. He also said that his trust has been "betrayed." However, he did not divulge any details. Notably, Rai and trustee Anil Mishra had already resigned from their posts on June 27 amid the ongoing probe in the alleged theft of Ram Temple donation funds. As per the source, the decision on the resignations of Rai and Mishra is likely to be taken in a key meeting scheduled to take place on July 6 by a two-thirds

majority. Notably, under the by-laws, a two-third majority in the trust is required to accept a resignation. As per these rules, an office-bearer can only be relieved of their post and responsibilities. Even if Rai's resignation is accepted, he will continue to remain a member of the trust. At present, two of the trust's 14 members have already resigned. Therefore, the opinions of the remaining 12 trustees will be considered during the meeting.

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The meeting is also expected to discuss key issues concerning the trust management, particularly in light of the recommendations of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government last month, reported PTI.The controversy erupted on June 7 after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple. The SIT submitted its preliminary findings on June 23, following which an FIR was registered on June 25 and eight persons associated with the temple's donation-counting process were arrested.Investigators have also recorded the statement of Rai, who had recently offered to resign, taking "moral responsibility."(With inputs from PTI)