| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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The investigation needs to be foolproof and cannot be limited to just the bottom half of those involved; the big fish must also be investigated.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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In a survey conducted by the channel asking whether action on the 'big fish' is necessary for justice, 60% of respondents said yes, 35% said no, and 5% had no opinion.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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Those at the top of the Trust knew about the theft on June 4, recovered money on June 5, but did not file an FIR, and yet remain in their positions.
FIR delay cover-up
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| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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The undercover footage aired by the channel is not an AI-generated video; it was recorded by the channel's own reporter on the ground.
sting video authenticity
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No responsibility framing
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| 2026-07-02 |
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While the Trust publicly stated that Champat Rai has resigned, his own aides say he has not resigned and continues to hold meetings in the guest house and run all affairs.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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As of now, eight accused are in jail and some cash and gold has been recovered, but the money trail may not have really ended.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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Accused like Lavkush Mishra are now facing bulldozer action, while accountability appears to stop at the lowest rung.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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The processes captured on camera are not necessarily illegal, but they are the very systems investigators say failed to prevent the alleged embezzlement, and they remain unchanged even a month after the scandal broke.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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The channel's undercover reporter, posing as a devotee, captured Champat Rai's aides on camera discussing ways to avoid CCTV and assuring that valuable donations could change hands without any bill, receipt or documentation.
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| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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A Times Now investigation found it is business as usual for Champat Rai; his resignation is yet to be accepted, so the resignation so far is a farce.
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| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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Evidence is mounting in the case, from CCTV footage to cash and gold recoveries, yet the trust's watchdog claims to have seen nothing.
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| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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There are no direct charges against Champat Rai yet, but he cannot escape accountability since supervision was his responsibility.
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| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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There are now calls for an FIR against Ram Temple trustees as well, including Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rai.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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Sources say Champat Rai has told his close associates that it is his trust that has been betrayed.
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| 2026-07-02 |
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Five days ago, Ram Mandir Trust general secretary Champat Rai reportedly offered to resign citing moral responsibility.
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| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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It has been 19 days since the Yogi government constituted a Special Investigation Team, and 7 days since the FIR was finally registered, with eight accused arrested.
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| 2026-07-02 |
Most Sensational Expose In Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Case: Time To Add 'Big Fish' In Loot F.I.R? WATCH
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It has been 27 days since the first recovery of allegedly embezzled Ram Mandir donation funds.
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| 2026-06-30 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Row: Yogi Slams 'Political Bhakts'; Polls Ahead, Oppn Resets 'Ram Record'?
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There has been a theft of donations (chanda chori) at the Ram Mandir, and an investigation into it is ongoing.
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| 2026-06-30 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori Row: Yogi Slams 'Political Bhakts'; Polls Ahead, Oppn Resets 'Ram Record'?
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The Special Investigation Team questioned Ram Mandir Trust general secretary Champat Rai for nearly three hours, and sources claim some trust members allegedly received up to 40% commissions for handling donations.
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| 2026-06-29 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori: Oppn Says Mandir Looted Like Ghazni| 'Mandir Marg': For Bhakti Or Rajneeti?
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A court order in the Sabarimala case says the Devaswom board had malicious motive, deliberately described the gold-clad dwarapalaka idols as copper plates and concealed their true nature.
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| 2026-06-29 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori: Oppn Says Mandir Looted Like Ghazni| 'Mandir Marg': For Bhakti Or Rajneeti?
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A theft also happened at the Sabarimala temple, where gold was stolen under the watch of the Left government in power in Kerala.
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| 2026-06-29 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori: Oppn Says Mandir Looted Like Ghazni| 'Mandir Marg': For Bhakti Or Rajneeti?
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Champat Rai had the evidence — trust representatives went to the accused's house, took back Rs 58 lakh, and then pretended nothing had ever happened.
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| 2026-06-29 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori: Oppn Says Mandir Looted Like Ghazni| 'Mandir Marg': For Bhakti Or Rajneeti?
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The bar association wants an FIR and action against trust functionaries Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao though none is named as accused, demands they leave Ayodhya within three days, and warns of a blockade otherwise.
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| 2026-06-29 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori: Oppn Says Mandir Looted Like Ghazni| 'Mandir Marg': For Bhakti Or Rajneeti?
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The Faizabad Bar Association has unanimously resolved that none of its members will represent the eight accused, and any lawyer defying the decision faces a Rs 5 lakh penalty.
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| 2026-06-29 |
Ram Mandir Chanda Chori: Oppn Says Mandir Looted Like Ghazni| 'Mandir Marg': For Bhakti Or Rajneeti?
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On the 7th of June, a statement from Champat Rai said the ongoing internal audit had revealed nothing noteworthy, even after Rs 58 lakh had been recovered and bank transfers made.
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