Ram Temple donation theft tests VHP’s demand to free temples from state control

The Ram Temple embezzlement case revolves around the alleged misappropriation of cash and valuables contributed by devotees at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. File
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The alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has emerged as an unexpected hurdle in the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) flagship campaign to free Hindu temples from government control.

Currently, the States that have legislation governing the management of Hindu temples include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

Published – June 30, 2026 09:14 pm IST