No pressure was put on Champat Rai to resign, says VHP NEW DELHI: VHP international president Alok Kumar Sunday said there was “no pressure” on Champat Rai to resign from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and accused opposition of trying to use the row over alleged misappropriation of Ram temple donations for political gain. On SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s promise to develop Ayodhya as “Siyaram Dham” if voted to power, Kumar said the claim did not inspire confidence in view of the party’s past record in the temple town. Kumar alleged that Ayodhya remained neglected under SP govt. “He neither came to Ayodhya for darshan nor worked for its development. Ayodhya resembled a forgotten village. There was dust everywhere, broken roads and dilapidated infrastructure,” he said. Referring to the 1990 police firing on karsevaks during Mulayam Singh Yadav’s tenure as CM, Kumar said voters would judge SP by its record. “Merely giving attractive election slogans in the name of Lord Ram will not work. The public understands the reality,” he added. VHP chief also targeted Congress over allegations that valuables had gone missing from the Ram temple. Citing Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri’s statement that gold, silver and other valuables were safe, Kumar asked Congress to produce documentary evidence. Calling the allegations an attempt to create unrest and hurt Hindu sentiment, Kumar demanded police action under Section 353 of BNS.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosArunachal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises To 3, Rescue Ops On, 7 Districts Cut Off By LandslidesUddhav Thackeray Seeks Disqualification Of 6 Rebel MPs, Claims ‘Operation Devendra’ Targets FadnavisKetan Agarwal Murder Probe Enters Crucial Phase As Police Recreate Crime Scene At Lohagad Fort‘Look Inwards’: India Rejects Pakistan’s ‘Baseless’ Karachi Attack AllegationsPM Modi Thanks Citizens for Cutting Fuel Use, Postponing Gold Purchases Amid West Asia Crisis’Visit Ram Temple, Do Penance’: Yogi Adityanath Attacks Akhilesh Yadav Amid Donation Row | AyodhyaDelhi-Varanasi Bullet Train To Cut Delhi-Lucknow Travel Time To 2 Hours 10 Minutes: Ashwini VaishnawMahua Moitra’s Explosive Attack Over Ram Mandir Donation Row| ’70 KG Silver, 1,250 KG Gold Missing?’Mumbai Police Foil Alleged Mass Poisoning Bid at Muharram Procession; 14,900 Toxic Capsules SeizedCong Seeks Bigger Role in UP Alliance; New In-Charge’s ‘Equal Share’ Pitch Raises Stakes: Reports123PhotostoriesMinimalist suit looks from Bano’s closet from the Pakistani series ‘Zanjeerein’ that are perfect for festivities and beyondFeeling stressed? A psychologist shares 3 quick ways to calm yourselfWhy beauty experts are warning against the viral ‘no-hair-brushing’ hair-fall hackHow to make high-protein Desi Ghee Paneer Fried Rice for dinnerPsychology says people are being emotionally bankrupt and don’t even know: Philosopher explains howQuote of the day by Kangana Ranaut: ‘What you do and what you are is more important than who you marry’Single or married? Scientists discover rare link between marital status and cancer riskThree- two- three: The magical relationship rule that Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas swear by to keep their marriage strongPsychology says women who retain their surname after marriage may have these 7 common personality traitsForget overnight oats! Try these 6 traditional Indian porridges for breakfast123Hot PicksChinese proverb of the dayJapanese Proverb Of The DayErling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Net worthFIFA world cup 2026Canada Vs South AfricaRam Temple DonationNigerian Proverb of the dayUS Strike on IranKetan Agarwal MurderTop TrendingK BhagyarajMumbai Local Train DeathRam Temple Donation RowFIFA World Cup 2026NFL TradeUS Iran CeasefirePriyanka GandhiSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News
NEW DELHI: VHP international president Alok Kumar Sunday said there was “no pressure” on Champat Rai to resign from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and accused opposition of trying to use the row over alleged misappropriation of Ram temple donations for political gain. On SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s promise to develop Ayodhya as “Siyaram Dham” if voted to power, Kumar said the claim did not inspire confidence in view of the party’s past record in the temple town. Kumar alleged that Ayodhya remained neglected under SP govt. “He neither came to Ayodhya for darshan nor worked for its development. Ayodhya resembled a forgotten village. There was dust everywhere, broken roads and dilapidated infrastructure,” he said. Referring to the 1990 police firing on karsevaks during Mulayam Singh Yadav’s tenure as CM, Kumar said voters would judge SP by its record. “Merely giving attractive election slogans in the name of Lord Ram will not work. The public understands the reality,” he added. VHP chief also targeted Congress over allegations that valuables had gone missing from the Ram temple. Citing Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri’s statement that gold, silver and other valuables were safe, Kumar asked Congress to produce documentary evidence. Calling the allegations an attempt to create unrest and hurt Hindu sentiment, Kumar demanded police action under Section 353 of BNS.
