Uproar over theft of donations from Ram temple, AAP workers started asking for ‘alms’, consider it a game

Amid the controversy over offerings in the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has opened a front against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The party has announced a begging movement in entire Uttar Pradesh on June 21. During this period, workers will protest at all the district headquarters and major intersections of the state and raise the slogan of ‘Chanda Choron Gaddi Chhodo’. The party claims that this movement is being carried out against alleged irregularities and corruption in the donations given by Ram devotees for the construction of the temple.

Aam Aadmi Party leaders have said that a demand draft of Rs 420 will be sent symbolically to Champat Rai, General Secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Through this, the party will register its protest against alleged corruption and demand transparency in temple offerings.

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Sanjay Singh targeted Bharatiya Janata Party and Sangh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleged that Ram is the center of faith of crores of people and devotees from India and abroad had generously contributed for the construction of the temple. He said that the questions being raised regarding the use of donations are related to the sentiments of crores of Ram devotees and should be answered.

The party leadership says that its allegations and demands will be presented among the public through the begging program. Aam Aadmi Party has said that its agitation will continue until a fair investigation and accountability is fixed in the alleged corruption cases.

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Increased commotion in political circles

The controversy that erupted over Ram temple and offerings now appears to be taking a political colour. On one hand, Aam Aadmi Party is preparing for agitation across the state, while on the other hand, political rhetoric on this issue has also intensified. In such a situation, before the election season of 2027, this issue can give rise to a new debate in the politics of Uttar Pradesh.