Bringing in the government whenever something goes wrong is a bad solution, and not in tune with the basic idea that religious affairs are not the business of the state.
Had Ram Mandir-like scandal allegations surfaced in an Opposition-ruled state, the ED would likely have swooped in, invoking the PMLA and pursuing the alleged proceeds of crime.
VHP international president Alok Kumar names 4 leaders in letter to donation theft case IO, urging the cop to ask them to furnish credible material to support their 'wild' allegations.
'People sent to jail are drivers, or sanitation workers...main accused are Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao, authorities are protecting them,' Association's V-P tells ThePrint.
The Trust says it is 'deeply hurt' by the controversy, assures devotees that all donations are safe, and says the resignations will be considered on July 11.
Anything associated with the Ram Mandir is usually sacrosanct. TV news channels usually report on it with respect or at least tread carefully around it. That changed last week.
Allegations were discussed at VHP meeting, which also passed a resolution on transparency in temple management. VHP also urged everyone to remain vigilant against 'politicisation' of issue.
Interestingly, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai was absent from the official programme of the chief minister in Ayodhya.
A look at the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry shows imports rising faster than exports, as Indian firms continue to rely on Chinese components for manufacturing.
ThePrint has learnt that more than one women fighter pilots were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.
Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman
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