Crime & Law · India
Ram Temple Donation Theft Allegations Lead to Trust Meeting and Investigations
Allegations of theft and embezzlement from the Ram Temple donation box have surfaced, prompting a meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to discuss potential resignations and preliminary investigation reports. The police have obtained court permission to question several accused individuals, while a trust member has backed government action and called for capital punishment. Opposition leaders have also been drawn into the controversy, with the VHP asking authorities to question them.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 13 · Right 4 n = 22
- Left (5): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (13 votes, 15 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, Patrika, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, Republic World, Zee News (Hindi)