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7 July 2026

Resignations at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

The topic provides a practical case study on the governance, financial transparency, and accountability challenges inherent in managing large-scale public trusts, which can be used as context for GS2 and GS4 answers.

1 min read Day 10 of 28 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra following preliminary SIT report on alleged financial irregularities.
  • Krishna Mohan appointed as acting general secretary.
  • Trust formed a three-member committee (Justice Pramod Kohli, Vishnukant Chaturvedi, Suresh Havde) to select a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Financial data: Total donations received since inception: ₹3,264 crore; total spent on construction: ₹2,370 crore.
  • Offerings received till March 31, 2026: ₹582 crore; spent on operations: ₹391 crore; balance deposited in banks.
  • Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) opposes government control of temple administration but supports appointment of a professional CEO accountable to the Trust, not the government.
  • Proposal for a professional CEO model is inspired by the Tirupati temple management structure.

Part of a longer story

This is day 10 of 28 in Ram Temple donation embezzlement investigation, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges in balancing the autonomy of religious institutions with the requirements of financial transparency and accountability in public-funded temple trusts. 150 words
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  2. The management of large-scale religious endowments in India often faces scrutiny regarding financial governance. Critically examine the efficacy of professionalizing temple administration through the appointment of a CEO, and discuss the constitutional implications of state intervention in the management of religious institutions. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the proposed administrative model for the professional management of the Ram Temple as suggested by the Temple Construction Committee?

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