Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Protesters Demand Transparency in Ram Temple Donation Accounts
Members of the Atheist Society of India held a protest in Vizianagaram district.
They want the people who donated to the Ram temple in Ayodhya to see how the money was received and spent.
The group said donors should be able to check the accounts.
An investigation team has been appointed to look into allegations involving the temple trust.
The protesters welcomed that step.
They also asked the Central government to add two senior High Court judges to the team.
They want the inquiry to be open and clear.
The article reports allegations, not a finding that donations were misused.
The Atheist Society of India protested in Vizianagaram district, seeking disclosure of the Ayodhya Ram temple’s income and expenses.
The group said devotees have a right to know how their donations are accounted for.
The protesters welcomed the appointment of a Special Investigation Team to examine allegations against the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
They urged the Central government to add two senior High Court judges to the three-member team.
The group called for a transparent inquiry into alleged misuse of devotees’ donations.
- Who
- The Atheist Society of India, including Vizianagaram general secretary Bankuru Jogi Naidu and other members.
- What
- Protesters demanded disclosure of the temple’s income and expenses and a transparent inquiry into alleged donation irregularities.
- Where
- The protest was held in Vizianagaram district; the temple at issue is in Ayodhya.
- Why
- The group said devotees have a right to know how their donations were accounted for and sought an inquiry into alleged misuse.
- Protesting group
- Atheist Society of India
- Protest location
- Vizianagaram district
- Temple
- Ram temple in Ayodhya
- Trust named
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- Investigation
- A three-member Special Investigation Team was appointed to inquire into allegations against the trust.
- Protesters’ request
- Add two senior High Court judges to the team and conduct a transparent inquiry.