The Congress intensified its criticism of the BJP-led government on October 27, 2026, demanding transparency over donations received for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Opposition party said the public deserved a complete account of devotees’ offerings and alleged financial irregularities linked to the project.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said those accused of misusing donations could not escape accountability by invoking religious faith. Using the phrase “chanda chors,” the party called for a thorough examination of the temple’s finances and the handling of contributions made by devotees.
The Congress highlighted concerns it said had been raised in audit reports, along with allegations of commission-taking in construction contracts. It demanded that the full extent of any alleged misappropriation be investigated and that details of valuable donations be made public.
Ramesh also referred to claims by an engineer associated with the temple’s construction, who reportedly said he was removed from his position after raising concerns about alleged financial irregularities. The claim adds another dimension to the political dispute over the project’s financial accountability.
The allegations have intensified the political exchange between the Congress and the BJP. However, the claims outlined in the report should not be treated as proven wrongdoing without supporting evidence or findings from an appropriate investigation.
The controversy raises broader questions about financial transparency, auditing and public accountability when large donations are collected for religious projects.
The Congress maintains that faith should not place financial matters beyond scrutiny. A clear accounting of donations, contracts and audit concerns would be central to addressing the allegations and establishing the facts.
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