Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Ayodhya Saints Demand CBI Probe Into Ram Temple Offerings
A group of religious leaders in Ayodhya met to discuss alleged problems involving offerings at the Ram temple.
They said a previous investigation mainly took action against lower-level people.
They want a new and independent investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
They also called for action against three named individuals.
Police and intelligence officers were present at the meeting, which upset the saints.
The saints said they were being stopped from speaking openly.
Computer Baba warned that many saints could travel to Ayodhya to protest.
The allegations have not been independently verified.
A meeting of Ayodhya’s saints discussed alleged irregularities in offerings at the Ram temple.
Police and Local Intelligence Unit personnel attended, prompting objections and tension at the gathering.
Chaired by Computer Baba, the meeting demanded a high-level inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
The saints sought action against Champat Rai, Dr Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao.
Computer Baba warned of an agitation involving up to one lakh saints if demands are not addressed.
- Who
- Ayodhya’s saint community, led at the meeting by Computer Baba, raised the demands.
- What
- The saints demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into alleged irregularities in Ram temple offerings and action against three named individuals.
- When
- The meeting took place on Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The meeting was held in Ayodhya.
- Why
- The saints alleged that a Special Investigation Team inquiry acted only against lower-level individuals and did not address those they considered the bigger players.
- Main issue
- Alleged irregularities in offerings at the Ram temple
- Requested inquiry
- A high-level, independent investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation
- Meeting chair
- Computer Baba
- Individuals named by saints
- Champat Rai, Dr Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao
- Previous investigation
- The saints alleged that the Special Investigation Team inquiry led to action only against lower-level individuals.
- Protest warning
- Computer Baba said up to one lakh saints could come to Ayodhya for an agitation.
- Additional action
- The saints said they were preparing a memorandum to the chief minister.