Ayodhya Temple Trust Treasurer Refuses to Quit, Blames SBI for Donation Theft
Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj, treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, has refused to step down despite a donation embezzlement scandal at the Ayodhya Ram temple. He attributed the alleged theft to negligence by State Bank of India officials, arguing they should have detected and flagged the irregularities. The estimated amount embezzled stands at approximately Rs 3 crore. The trust's general secretary, Champat Rai, had already resigned in connection with the case. Giri Maharaj acknowledged that security lapses occurred and pledged to implement stronger financial safeguards going forward.
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