Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Akhilesh Yadav Questions Irregularities After Ram Temple CEO Appointment
The Ram temple trust appointed Jitendra Mishra to be its first full-time chief executive officer.
His job will involve helping manage the temple’s daily work.
This includes handling visitors, security, facilities and coordination with government agencies.
Akhilesh Yadav did not directly oppose the appointment.
However, he said older questions about the temple’s money and administration should not be forgotten.
He alleged that some workers were jailed over missing donations while bigger names were not punished.
He also said poor people in Ayodhya may not have received enough compensation when land was affected by development.
Yadav said Ayodhya should become a modern city without treating its residents unfairly.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed former Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as the Ram temple’s first full-time CEO.
Akhilesh Yadav said the appointment should not make people forget alleged past irregularities involving temple affairs.
Yadav alleged that ordinary employees were jailed over the alleged theft of temple donations while prominent individuals escaped action.
He also alleged land-related irregularities in Ayodhya and inadequate compensation for poor residents affected by development projects.
The full-time CEO appointment shifts attention toward managing daily operations, devotees, security, facilities and government coordination.
- Who
- The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed Jitendra Mishra; Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav commented on the decision.
- What
- The temple trust appointed its first full-time CEO, prompting Yadav to raise questions about alleged financial and land-related irregularities.
- When
- The appointment and Yadav’s comments took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The appointment was made at a meeting in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The trust is moving toward managing the temple’s daily operations as construction-related work gives way to broader administration; Yadav used the occasion to raise unresolved concerns.
Akhilesh Yadav’s Concerns
Temple Administration’s Operational Focus
Appointment and accountability
Akhilesh Yadav’s Concerns
Yadav said new developments should not make people forget questions surrounding alleged irregularities in the temple’s affairs.
Temple Administration’s Operational Focus
The trust appointed a full-time CEO as the temple administration prepares for a larger operational role; the article does not report a direct response from the trust to Yadav’s allegations.
Temple donations
Akhilesh Yadav’s Concerns
Yadav alleged that ordinary employees were jailed over alleged theft of temple donations while prominent individuals were allowed to go free, and expressed hope that no further donations would be stolen.
Temple Administration’s Operational Focus
The article provides no reported response from the trust or government regarding these allegations.
Ayodhya development
Akhilesh Yadav’s Concerns
Yadav said Ayodhya should become a world-class urban centre while protecting residents, alleging land irregularities and inadequate compensation for poor people.
Temple Administration’s Operational Focus
The reported administrative focus is on managing temple operations and coordinating security, facilities, staff, crowds and government agencies; the article does not state the government’s response to the land and compensation claims.
- New CEO
- Former Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra was appointed the Ram temple’s first full-time chief executive officer.
- Appointing body
- The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust made the appointment.
- Yadav’s position
- Akhilesh Yadav did not directly oppose Mishra’s appointment but questioned alleged past irregularities.
- Donation allegation
- Yadav alleged that ordinary employees were jailed over alleged theft of temple donations while prominent individuals were allowed to go free.
- Ayodhya development
- Yadav said development should protect residents’ interests and provide adequate compensation to poor people affected by land acquisition or related projects.
- Administrative focus
- The CEO’s role is linked to daily operations, crowd management, security, facilities, staff and coordination with government agencies.