A fresh controversy has surfaced in Ayodhya after statements and letters linked to former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai Bansal drew reactions from several saints and religious leaders. According to reports, some saints have questioned the Trust's handling of the ongoing donation-related controversy and called for greater accountability.
Former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai has accused the State Bank of India's Ayodhya branch of failing to follow mandatory security measures while counting Ram Temple donations, alleging the lapses enabled the theft currently under investigation.