Transparency Crackdown: New Directives for Temple Donations Amid Ayodhya Controversy

In response to alleged donation mismanagement at the Shri Ram Temple, BKTC enforces strict transparency measures for all temples under its jurisdiction. The CEO's directive emphasizes vigilance in accounting, backed by potential disciplinary actions. Meanwhile, the Ayodhya scandal widens with fresh complaints and ongoing investigations involving key temple figures.

In the wake of controversy over alleged extensive donation mismanagement at Ayodhya's Shri Ram Temple, the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has enacted stringent new rules for handling finances across its administered sites. The CEO's sudden directive has captured significant public interest, focusing on transparency in monetary processes to preclude complaints and financial discrepancies.

In a Thursday order dated July 2, 2026, CEO Sohan Singh Rangar instructed personnel involved in donation handling at Badrinath, Kedarnath, and other temples to maintain heightened vigilance. The directive stresses that negligence regarding cash donations, materials, or offerings is unacceptable.

The CEO emphasized the need for clear records and regular reviews to ensure compliance, threatening disciplinary action for future irregularities. The directive has been circulated to all relevant temple management figures for implementation. Simultaneously, the Faizabad Bar Association has filed a complaint implicating former temple officials in financial malpractice, urging new legal probes following the controversy's escalation since June 25.