BJP Veteran drops bombshell: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra may go to jail in Ram Mandir donation case
He said he discussed the matter with PM Modi. SIT extended its probe by 15 days while UP Police’s SOG intensified questioning of key accused Avinash Shukla. The case focuses on alleged misappropriation of temple offerings

Ayodhya (The Uttam Hindu): Bajrang Dal founder and senior BJP leader Vinay Katiyar has given a very sensational statement in the matter of alleged irregularities and misappropriation in the donations received for Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Vinay Katiyar directly targeted the former General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Champat Rai, Administrator Gopal Rao and former Trustee Anil Mishra in the matter of theft in the offerings and claimed that these three may go to jail in the coming days. On the one hand, Katiyar's statement has intensified the stir in this big political and religious matter, on the other hand, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Special Operation Group (SOG) of UP Police have increased the speed of their investigation manifold.
'Money has been embezzled, responsible officers will go to jail': Vinay Katiyar
Speaking openly about the donation embezzlement case, senior BJP leader Vinay Katiyar categorically stated that money had been embezzled. He also claimed that he had discussed this serious matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Katiyar, when PM Modi asked him what the future holds, he replied that everything will be fine. However, Katiyar also made a serious claim, saying that Champat Rai, Gopal Rao, and Anil Mishra, who were associated with the trust, could face jail time in the coming days.
Remembering Kalyan Singh, Katiyar said, 'We have sacrificed for the temple'
During his speech, Vinay Katiyar recalled the tenure of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh and praised him profusely. He became emotional and said that he had made great sacrifices for the Ram Temple, and that 7-8 of his men had been martyred there. Sharing old memories, Katiyar recalled that Kalyan Singh had once asked him, "What are you doing?" He had replied, "Nothing is happening. Whatever happens, God will take care of everything." Katiyar described Kalyan Singh as a very efficient ruler and an excellent administrator.
The SIT has extended the investigation deadline by 15 days, and every aspect is being thoroughly examined
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged misappropriation of donations made for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has extended its deadline by 15 days to further expand the scope of the investigation. On Friday, the second day of the investigation, officials clarified that the deadline was extended to ensure a thorough and detailed investigation into all aspects of the case. The investigating agency's primary objective is to ensure that no one responsible for this massive embezzlement case escapes the clutches of the law.
Interrogation of accused Avinash Shukla intensified at SOG office
The Uttar Pradesh Police intensified its action on Friday in this sensitive case. Police teams are continuously gathering evidence regarding the alleged misappropriation of Ram Temple donations. In this connection, officials are rigorously questioning Avinash Shukla, a key suspect in the case, at the Special Operations Group (SOG) office in Ayodhya. It is believed that this interrogation could lead to further revelations in the case.
