Embezzling offerings from temple donation boxes is a grave sin; management must rest solely with devotees – Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
Ayodhya – The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has strongly condemned the embezzlement of offerings from the donation box of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The Samiti has demanded swift government intervention, a thorough investigation, and the strictest possible action against those responsible to bring the truth to light.
The embezzlement of offerings from the donation box at the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is a grave sin and an insult to the prolonged struggle, sacrifices, and unwavering faith of crores of Hindus globally. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti demands that the government conduct a swift… pic.twitter.com/tjJXyWxNDn
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Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is not merely a place of worship but a symbol of the centuries-long sacrifices, prolonged struggle, and unwavering faith of crores of Hindus across the world. Embezzling offerings from the temple’s donation box is a grave sin, and Prabhu Shri Ram will certainly ensure that those responsible face the consequences of their deeds. However, the government must swiftly investigate the matter to identify those responsible, bring the truth before the public, and take the strictest possible action against the guilty, demanded the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.
The Samiti reiterated that it has repeatedly demanded that every temple management committee should consist exclusively of devotees of the Deity. Since a devotee is a worshipper of God, such a person cannot even dream of misappropriating the Deity’s funds. If temples are to be truly revitalised, their administration must be entrusted only to such devotees. The Samiti also reaffirmed its consistent opposition to any attempt by the government to use such incidents as a pretext for the takeover or nationalisation of temples.
“How can government officials who are themselves corrupt and part of a deeply entrenched corrupt administrative system be expected to prevent corruption in temple committees?” questioned Shri Ramesh Shinde, National Spokesperson of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.
Shri. Shinde further asserted that there should be no interference by a secular government in religious institutions. He added that there are numerous examples across the country where corruption involving temple funds has increased after temples were brought under government control. Temple administration should instead be entrusted to genuine devotees of God who regard managing a temple as an act of service to the Deity, he stated.
Theft at Ayodhya Shri Ram Temple a grave matter – Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain
Following the construction of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, we all consecrated Prabhu Shri Ram there. At that time, everyone envisioned that “this should become a model temple for the entire nation”. Therefore, the occurrence of a theft incident in this temple is extremely serious. While a thorough investigation into this incident will certainly take place, it is essential to establish a special system there to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future, expressed Supreme Court Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain.
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He said that when the Central Government, State Government, and eminent members of society are involved with the temple, such allegations are deeply concerning.
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Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain further stated that the treasurer of the temple management has resigned from their post on moral grounds. An offence has been registered in this case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has submitted the investigation report to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department. The prosecution department will now examine it, and action will be taken against those found guilty, following which a chargesheet will be filed against them. Hypothetically, if someone’s name is missing from it, it can be added later in a supplementary chargesheet.
Temples should be free from government control
Advocate Jain remarked that in the present times, temples should be freed from government control. Against this backdrop, if such allegations are made despite the shared involvement and thoughts of the Central Government, State Government, and society, it is a matter of grave concern. This is precisely why the investigation into this matter must be conducted with the utmost seriousness. It is imperative for all governments in the country and society to deliberate on how to prevent such incidents in the future.
