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\n Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. File
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Opposition leaders in Uttar Pradesh hit out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (July 8, 2026), claiming that the State government\u00a0has completely lost its religious, cultural, political, and economic credibility in the wake of the allegations about embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.<\/p>\n
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the disrepute affects Hindu devotees around the world and is leading to a withdrawal of funds by global investors.<\/p>\n
\u201cNews of the theft of offerings and donations from the Ayodhya temple has spread worldwide. Sanatanis living in various countries are ashamed of the disrepute caused by the actions of the BJP and its allies and are also hurt because they too had sent donations to the temple or personally offered them. This incident has enraged the Sanatan community worldwide, as not only the religion but also the country is suffering disrepute due to the BJP\u2019s unrighteousness,\u201d Mr. Yadav said in a post on X..<\/p>\n
\u201dInvestors around the world are now withdrawing their funds, fearing that a government that hasn\u2019t even spared its own gods\u2019 donation boxes will never be able to rightfully manage our investments. The BJP government has completely lost its religious, cultural, political, and economic credibility,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Congress also hit out at the State government for failing to take action over the matter.\u00a0Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding accountability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya is the supreme symbol of the faith, devotion, and cultural consciousness of millions of Indians. The historic ceremony of the temple\u2019s construction, inauguration, and consecration was completed by your hands, and you and your government presented it to the nation as a major national achievement,\u201d he said in his letter. \u201cAt a time when serious questions are being raised about the temple\u2019s offerings, financial management, and administrative procedures, the people of the country naturally expect similar clarity, transparency, and accountability from you.\u00a0Along with taking credit for the temple\u2019s construction, you should also accept responsibility for the theft of offerings… In a democracy, credit for achievements and institutional accountability go hand in hand,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Mr. Rai told The Hindu that he had also sent a detailed letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, demanding an independent forensic and financial investigation. However, no effective action has been initiated so far, he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany government representatives and political spokespersons appear more active in media accusations and diversionary tactics against the Opposition than in answering core questions, which naturally deepens public suspicion. The Chief Minister has not taken effective action. The Uttar Pradesh government is the primary body responsible for the temple\u2019s security, law and order, and administrative coordination. If such serious questions have been raised for a long time, they should answer immediately,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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