Ram Temple Trust Creates CEO Post as Governance Overhaul Follows Donation Theft Probe

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced a new chief executive role on 7 July, with a three-member panel to recommend candidates. This restructuring follows the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and official Anil Mishra after police lodged a complaint on 25 June over alleged embezzlement of the 5.82 billion rupees in devotee donations the trust has received. A retired RSS-affiliated forest officer was appointed interim general secretary, signaling efforts to professionalize financial oversight at India's most politically significant temple.