Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Ayodhya Trust Weighs CEO Choice Amid Letter and Rai Return
A letter about the Ram Temple Trust has caused discussion in Ayodhya.
The letter explains the temple’s history, court cases and construction.
Some people believe Champat Rai wrote it.
Rai has not said whether he wrote it.
The letter praises Nripendra Misra for overseeing construction but also makes some claims about people he brought into the committee.
Misra says he has not seen the letter and denies that it proves there are disagreements.
The Trust will meet on September 3 to consider choosing its first CEO.
Some supporters also want Rai to return because the investigation has reportedly not directly blamed him.
A nine-page letter has stirred controversy before the Ram Temple Trust’s September 3 meeting.
The letter reportedly details the temple movement, legal battles, Trust formation and construction in Ayodhya.
People close to Champat Rai attribute the letter to him, but he has neither confirmed nor denied authorship.
Nripendra Misra rejected speculation that the letter blamed him or exposed divisions within the Trust.
The Trust is expected to select its first CEO, while supporters are discussing Rai’s possible return.
- Who
- The Ram Temple Trust, Champat Rai, Nripendra Misra and candidates for the first CEO post.
- What
- A disputed nine-page letter has emerged ahead of the Trust’s planned CEO selection and renewed discussion of Rai’s possible return.
- When
- The letter is dated August 18; the Trust meeting is scheduled for September 3.
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The meeting is expected to create a more formal administrative structure after the donation theft case, while the letter has prompted debate over Trust management and Rai’s role.
Supporters and letter claims
Denials and skepticism
Who wrote the letter
Supporters and letter claims
People close to Champat Rai say he wrote the nine-page letter, and a functionary close to him said Rai had promised to write after the SIT submitted its report.
Denials and skepticism
Rai has neither confirmed nor denied authorship, while Nripendra Misra said he had not received or seen such a letter.
Interpretation of the letter
Supporters and letter claims
The letter reportedly describes Misra as the final authority over construction while also alleging that he brought some people of his interest into the construction committee.
Denials and skepticism
Misra rejected speculation that the note blamed him, saying attempts were being made to create the impression of differences within the Trust.
Champat Rai’s possible return
Supporters and letter claims
Supporters cite the SIT report, which reportedly does not directly blame Rai, and are discussing his return to the Trust.
Denials and skepticism
No confirmed decision on Rai’s return has been reported, and Rai has remained silent.
- Letter length
- Nine pages and 33 points, according to the report.
- Letter date
- August 18.
- Trust meeting
- Scheduled for September 3.
- CEO selection
- The Trust is expected to choose its first chief executive officer.
- Donation theft case
- Eight people have been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police so far.
- Construction contractors
- The letter says Larsen & Toubro was selected for temple construction and Design Associate for other buildings.
- CEO candidates
- Sources said three names were being considered, with preference reportedly given to a retired bureaucrat.