Ayodhya Ram Temple Faces Donation Controversy and Decline in Footfall Amid Allegations
Allegations of irregularities in donations to the Ayodhya Ram Temple have surfaced after Dr Raju Manwani, representing the Sindhi community, claimed that 200 kg of silver worth Rs 1.5 crore donated in 2021 was neither acknowledged nor accounted for. Following these claims and a related embezzlement case, the temple has experienced a significant decline in pilgrim footfall and monthly donations, dropping from around Rs 7 crore to Rs 1.5 crore. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust denies any wrongdoing, asserting transparent donation management.