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Ram temple row: Venugopal writes to PM seeking SC-monitored probe
Congress Calls for SC Probe into Ram Temple Fund Misuse
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged embezzlement of funds related to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Accusing fraud involving crores and claiming a betrayal of Hindu faith, Venugopal criticized the credibility of the SIT constituted by Uttar Pradesh, suggesting it was ineffective.
The UPSC angle
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Potential SC involvement on religious funding issues
This reflects governance challenges around religious institutions in India.
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