Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ram Temple Trust Defers Key Appointments Amid Embezzlement Row
The Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya had a meeting to talk about important jobs like the CEO and General Secretary.
They didn't decide who to pick because they want to make sure everything is fair and safe with the temple's money.
They also said the bank handling the money, SBI, didn't do a good job and need to check their rules.
They will meet again on September 2 to make final decisions.
The Trust also talked about how to keep the temple safe and how to build it.
They want to make sure no one steals donations again.
The Ram Temple Trust deferred the appointment of a permanent General Secretary and CEO.
Acting General Secretary Krishna Mohan will continue in office.
The Trust expressed dissatisfaction with SBI's response to donation counting irregularities.
The next meeting is scheduled for September 2 to finalize appointments.
Over 5,500 applications were received for the CEO position.
- Who
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- What
- Deferred appointments of CEO and General Secretary
- When
- August 2024
- Where
- Ayodhya
- Why
- To address donation embezzlement and strengthen governance
Trustees Seeking Transparency
State Bank of India's Response
Administrative Restructuring
Trustees Seeking Transparency
Trustees are focused on tightening oversight of temple finances and strengthening governance.
State Bank of India's Response
SBI's response to irregularities in donation counting was deemed unsatisfactory.
- Date of Next Meeting
- September 2
- Acting General Secretary
- Krishna Mohan
- Trust President
- Mahant Nritya Gopal Das
- Number of CEO Applications
- 5,500+
- Bank Under Review
- State Bank of India
- Special Investigation Team Report
- Not yet submitted