Congress Delegation's Planned Ram Temple Visit Faces Restrictions Amid Embezzlement Allegations
A high-level Congress delegation led by Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai planned to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on June 30 to offer prayers amid allegations of embezzlement of temple funds. Rai was placed under house arrest at a hotel in Ayodhya ahead of the visit, which the Congress condemned as an attempt by the BJP-led state government to prevent the delegation's visit. The Congress criticized the ongoing investigation as insufficient and vowed a nationwide campaign to expose alleged involvement of senior BJP, RSS, and VHP leaders. The BJP and state officials questioned the Congress's faith and contributions to the temple, while the Congress maintained that Lord Ram transcends political affiliations and accused the government of unconstitutional actions.