New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday claimed to have verified information related to the Shri Ram Temple after initially doubting its authenticity, saying he would disclose the details on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Kejriwal said,"A few days ago, someone gave me some information related to the Shri Ram Temple. I didn't believe it at first. Over the past few days, I've verified that information, and it's true. Today, I'll share that information with all of you. Press Conference - Today at 1 PM."
Earlier, on Saturday, Kejriwal called for stringent action against those allegedly involved in the embezzlement of donations to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, saying that action must be taken against the "bigger names" and not just lower-level functionaries.
He argued that targeting only junior office bearers will not address public concerns, and those at the top must face action.
Speaking to ANI, Kejriwal said, "We want stringent action against the big names. Mere arrest of the smaller names will not do anything. Action should be taken against the bigger names who are involved. Only then will people be satisfied."
On reports that Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Kejriwal said resignations will not help and demanded punitive action against all those allegedly involved.
"There are rumours about this; no one knows the reality. But resignation will not help. Action should be taken against all those who were involved in the theft," Kejriwal said.
He alleged a conspiracy against the CM and called for the punishment of those accused of misusing temple donations.
"I would like to tell him that the 'chanda chor' are conspiring against Yogi ji too. They are preparing to oust Yogi ji from the post of CM. So, I would like to tell Yogi ji not to be a part of this 'mahapaap'. Those who have looted the abode of Lord Ram should be hanged," he added.
On Monday, a local court in Ayodhya remanded all the accused in the alleged donation scam to 14 days of judicial custody. The court's decision follows a high-intensity investigation by the Uttar Pradesh Police into reports of financial irregularities and the misappropriation of funds and offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. (ANI)
