Ram Temple Trust Appoints IIT Bombay Alumnus Jagdish Aphale as First Secretary Amid Donation Controversy
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed IIT Bombay alumnus Jagdish Aphale as its first secretary to oversee daily administration and financial oversight amid a donation embezzlement controversy. Aphale, an engineer with multinational experience and ties to the RSS, has been involved in the temple's construction since its inception. His appointment will be formally ratified at the Trust's executive meeting on September 2, alongside ongoing efforts to fill other key administrative roles.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 30 Jul, 01:04 am. Other outlets followed.