Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ram Temple CEO Appointment Begins, Power Struggle for General Secretary
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is getting its first CEO, but the real power lies with the General Secretary.
The CEO will handle daily tasks like security and crowd control, but the General Secretary makes big decisions about money and policies.
There's a fight between two groups, VHP and RSS, over who should be the next General Secretary.
The current General Secretary, Krishna Mohan, is temporary, and the groups can't agree on a permanent one.
The CEO job is important, but the General Secretary has more control.
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is selecting its first CEO.
The CEO will manage daily operations but report to the General Secretary.
Over 5,500 applications received for the CEO position.
The General Secretary holds significant authority over the temple's administration and finances.
A power struggle exists between the VHP and RSS over the appointment of the next General Secretary.
- Who
- Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- What
- Appointment of CEO and power struggle for General Secretary position.
- When
- CEO selection process underway; General Secretary appointment delayed.
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The General Secretary holds significant authority over the temple's administration and finances.
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
Appointment of General Secretary
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)
The VHP believes the General Secretary should be a nominee from their organization, given their role in spearheading the Ram Temple movement.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
The RSS wants a greater role in the temple's future administration and prefers their nominee for the General Secretary position.
- CEO Selection Process
- Over 5,500 applications received; scrutiny underway.
- CEO Responsibilities
- Daily operations, darshan management, security, sanitation, VIP movement, crowd control, staff supervision, financial records.
- General Secretary's Authority
- Controls properties, bank accounts, legal documents, approves major projects and investments, oversees religious events, represents the Trust.
- Current General Secretary
- Krishna Mohan (interim, associated with RSS).
- Contenders for General Secretary
- Krishna Mohan (RSS), Bajrang Lal Bagda (VHP).