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Congress Aims to Shift Ayodhya Narrative Amid Temple Donation Controversy
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2026-07-12 16:00   Politics   10

Congress Aims to Shift Ayodhya Narrative Amid Temple Donation Controversy

The Indian National Congress is intensifying its campaign against the management of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accusing the BJP-RSS of misusing funds and controlling the temple administration without proper oversight.

The party is demanding accountability and transparency, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and order a Supreme Court-monitored investigation.

This move comes amid growing concerns over alleged embezzlement in the Ram Temple donation case, with Congress leaders like Nripendra Misra condemning the situation as a disgrace.

The party's strategy reflects a long-standing evolution in its approach to the Ayodhya dispute, which has been a contentious political issue for decades.

Initially, the Congress government under Rajiv Gandhi faced criticism for facilitating the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in 1986 by allowing Hindu worshippers access to the site.Later, after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, the party distanced itself from the movement, advocating for judicial resolution of the dispute.

The current campaign marks another shift, with Congress seeking to reclaim political ground by framing the issue as a matter of secularism and public accountability.The party plans to raise the matter during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and the rule of law.

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