On Monday, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut demanded clarification from the Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and others stating that the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is a matter of the faith for the party and common man.
“The common people have made donations out of faith. Even Shiv Sena had contributed Rs 1 crore to the temple trust. If the money collected out of faith is misused, then what is the use of having faith? We need to know what is happening,” he added.
Sanjay Singh, AAP’s Rajya Sabha member, and Samajwadi Party leader Pawan Pandey have alleged that a piece of land worth Rs 2 crore was bought at an inflated price of Rs 18.5 crore by the trust. Singh has demanded a probe by the CBI or ED in the matter as it concerns the religious beliefs of crores of people. In a statement, the Trust denied the allegations.
“The evidence put forth by him is shocking. The temple’s bhoomipujan ceremony was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. So, they should clarify and tell people whether the allegations are true or false,” Raut told media persons.
