UP Speaker Questions 'Donations Without Devotion'. Opposition Responds

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated the state has a zero-tolerance approach against exploiting Sanatan values, following the arrest of eight people in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case. He emphasized immediate action based on SIT findings and appealed to those raising issues, calling them those who once denied Lord Ram. The CM asserted that faith cannot be treated casually and vowed to protect Ayodhya's dignity while launching a political attack on opposition criticism. Following the arrest of eight people in connection with alleged donation theft at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that playing with matters of faith is unacceptable. He vowed a zero-tolerance approach and appealed to those raising issues to stop tampering with devotee faith. The CM also targeted opposition criticism, linking it to attempts to politicize the movement and accused some groups of inciting unrest. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said his government’s intention is clear in the Ram temple donation theft case. “Everything will become clear. But do not test Ram devotees, stop playing with their faith. If there are no facts or evidence, stop the accusations. If there is evidence, present it before the SIT,” he said. The Ram Mandir theft case involves a major financial scandal regarding the alleged misappropriation of lakhs of rupees in cash and valuable offerings, like Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said action against those accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began immediately after the SIT submitted its report, asserting that those found guilty would not be spared. Addressing a public meeting in Deoria, Adityanath reiterated his warning against hurting people's faith. "Ayodhya is a symbol of the faith of all of us and of Sanatan Dharma. Do not cast an evil eye on Ayodhya.