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Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Named Ram Temple Trust CEO
The Ram temple trust in Ayodhya has appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first CEO.
A CEO helps manage a large organization.
Mishra was chosen from 5,585 applicants.
Three finalists were recommended after interviews and other evaluations.
The committee looked at leadership, management, integrity and vision.
Mishra’s appointment comes after allegations that temple donations were stolen or misused.
Eight people were arrested, and some trust officials resigned.
Supporters say Mishra can bring discipline and restore devotees’ trust, while critics want stronger accountability for the donation controversy.
Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra was appointed the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday.
Mishra was selected from a shortlist of three candidates drawn from 5,585 applications.
He previously headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor.
The appointment follows alleged embezzlement of temple donations, eight arrests and Champat Rai’s resignation as general secretary.
The selection committee included Justice Pramod Kohli, Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi and Suresh Haware.
- Who
- Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed CEO by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, following a recommendation from a committee led by retired Justice Pramod Kohli.
- What
- Mishra became the first Chief Executive Officer of the Ram temple trust.
- Where
- The trust is based in Ayodhya, where the Ram temple is located.
- When
- The appointment was announced on Wednesday; the committee submitted its final report on Tuesday.
- Why
- The appointment followed alleged embezzlement of temple donations and the resignation of trust officials, increasing scrutiny of the trust’s management.
Trust and selection panel
Critics and accountability concerns
Reason for Mishra’s appointment
Trust and selection panel
Trust representatives and the selection panel described Mishra as a highly qualified institutional leader who could bring discipline, management expertise and integrity to the trust.
Critics and accountability concerns
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned whether the appointment would prevent further theft of donations and argued that senior figures should also face scrutiny.
Handling the donation controversy
Trust and selection panel
The trust used a new CEO selection process after alleged donation embezzlement, with officials saying the process was comprehensive, transparent and technology-enabled.
Critics and accountability concerns
Akhilesh Yadav alleged that ordinary employees were sent to jail while bigger names were spared, and said there should be accountability for the alleged theft of ‘Ram Dhan’.
Key facts
- Appointee
- Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra
- Position
- First CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- Applications reviewed
- 5,585
- Final shortlist
- Three candidates
- Selection committee
- Retired Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi and former scientist Suresh Haware
- Donation case
- Eight people were arrested over alleged embezzlement or theft of temple donations
- Related resignations
- Champat Rai resigned as general secretary; other reports also mention Anil Mishra stepping down
Quotes
Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister.
“Based on its comprehensive evaluation, the Search Committee has recommended a panel of three highly qualified professionals to the Ram Janmbhoom Trust. These candidates represent the highest calibre of institutional leadership, management expertise, integrity and vision required to serve as Chief Executive Officer of an institution of national and international significance.”
indianexpress.com
“Jitendra Mishra played a significant role during Operation Sindoor. He brought in discipline and management, which is required at this time. Most importantly, he will restore the trust of Ram bhakts. He has managed big operations and is best suited for the role.”
indianexpress.com
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