'Gravest sin': Priyanka Gandhi says Ram Temple donation fraud has 'stunned entire nation'

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“Those who have stolen from the Ram Temple have committed the gravest sin of shattering the fundamental spirit of religion and faith,” she wrote.Questions role of authoritiesThe Congress leader questioned whether such alleged irregularities could have been carried out solely by lower-level employees.“This question is also crucial: Can mere low-level employees, on their own, turn off CCTV cameras and tamper with thousands of crores in offerings, or is there complicity of some big players behind it?”

she wrote.Also read: How Ram temple ‘donation theft’ unfolded: 8 arrested, Rs 80 lakh cash recovered; SIT finds counting unit linkCalls for transparent investigationPriyanka Gandhi demanded that the investigation be conducted transparently and not be used to shield anyone involved.She said the inquiry should determine whether larger players were complicit in the alleged wrongdoing and asserted that everyone found responsible should be given strict punishment under the law.

On Fridays, Ram Janmabhoomi Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member trustee Anil Mishra resigned, taking moral responsibility for the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.

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