Yogi urges devotees not to get misled on Ayodhya, says those who denied Bhagwan Shri Ram’s existence are now talking about faith.
*Deoria, June 26.*
After the first FIR was registered in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra donation case, the Chief Minister stated, “Tampering with people’s faith cannot be tolerated. As soon as the SIT report was received, action was initiated immediately. I assure you, and I had said this earlier as well, that we will separate truth from falsehood. Whoever tampers with the faith of the people will have to face the consequences. No one can be given such a free hand.”
Addressing a public gathering on the occasion of the foundation stone laying and inauguration of development projects in Deoria on Friday, the Chief Minister remarked, “I was on a visit to Ayodhya on June 19. Even then, I had said that Ayodhya is a symbol of the faith of all of us and a symbol of Sanatan Dharma of India. Do not cast aspersions on Ayodhya. Learn to uphold the dignity of Bhagwan Shri Ram. Regarding the reports that were coming from Ayodhya, I had said that as soon as the SIT report was received, our action would also begin.”
The Chief Minister appealed to the people of the state and Ram devotees, saying, “Those who are trying to make allegations today do not have good intentions. These are the same people who had denied Shri Ram, who had questioned the very existence of Shri Ram.”
Targeting the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, the CM said, one party used to say that Ram never existed, meaning they did not even want to accept Ayodhya. They kept fighting the case in the courts and fielded an army of lawyers. They stood against the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the construction of the temple.
He further added by saying, “The other side consists of those who ordered firing on people who chanted the name of Shri Ram, and today those very people say that faith is being tampered with. They will teach us about faith? They used to incite riots during Ram Navami, banned Shri Krishna Janmotsav, did not allow the Kanwar Yatra, instigated riots during Durga Puja. Everyone remembers the Lar riot. And now these people say that faith is being tampered with!”
The Chief Minister stated, these parties have a long record of dark deeds. Congress not only looted the country but also set records in dishonesty and corruption. The same people are now casting aspersions on Ayodhya. The double engine government stopped the plunder carried out by the Samajwadi Party, and that is why it is restless. When it could not gain anything, it began targeting people’s faith, making allegations against Ram devotees, and trying to defame Ayodhya.
He continues by adding, “This is unacceptable. The government’s intention has been clear from day one. I once again appeal, do not test the patience of Ram devotees. Stop tampering with the faith of Ram devotees. If you do not have concrete evidence, then stop making allegations and counter-allegations. And if you do have evidence, present it and cooperate with the SIT.”
He further informed, the government is proceeding with action in accordance with the SIT recommendations. When a team of senior officers is carrying out the investigation, political statements should stop.
Champat Rai, Anil Mishra resign
Lucknow, Jun 26: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member trustee Anil Mishra have resigned, taking moral responsibility in connection with the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, sources said on Friday.
The developments came after a First Information Report was registered in the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The case has been filed under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 306, 316(5), 317(4), 317(5), 61 and 3(5), on the directions of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Those who have been named in the FIR are: Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Avinash Shukla, Tinnu Yadav, Manish Yadav and others.
This action followed allegations by former SP MLA from Ayodhya, Pawan Pandey, who claimed that between ₹7 crore and ₹7.5 crore in donations were misappropriated from the Ram Mandir. In response to these claims, the state government constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) on June 14 to probe the alleged scam, acting on a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
Earlier in the dayt, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lashed out at the opposition for its stand on the alleged embezzlement case at the Ram Mandir. Calling out the opposition, the CM said that those who had opposed the temple construction were now raising the issue for political gain.
The CM said that the state government would adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy against anyone attempting to hurt public faith, as he addressed a public meeting in Deoria after the first FIR was registered on the basis of the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) preliminary report. The Chief Minister was addressing a programme for the inauguration and foundation stone laying of 106 development projects worth over Rs 456 crore.
Speaking on those questioning matters related to Lord Ram and Ayodhya, Adityanath alleged that those raising objections had earlier denied the existence of Lord Ram and the significance of Ayodhya.
“One side used to say that lord Ram doesn’t even exist, meaning these people wanted to deny Ayodhya itself. They kept fighting the case in court continuously, kept fielding armies of lawyers against the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, and the other side is the one that would wield sticks and fire bullets at those chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram.’ Those who would fire bullets at the mere mention of Lord Ram’s name are now saying that there has been tampering with faith… They would incite riots on Ram Navami, ban Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, prevent the Kanwar Yatra from taking place, incite riots during Durga Puja… Remember, the Congress didn’t just loot the country; they tore it apart. The records of dishonesty and corruption they established, and those very people are now casting aspersions on Ayodhya? This is unacceptable,” Yogi Adityanath said.
“The government’s intention is clear…, everything will come before everyone. But I will appeal once again: do not test Ram devotees, stop tampering with their faith. If there are no facts or evidence, then stop the accusations and counter-accusations, and if there is evidence, then present it before the SIT. The government is proceeding with the action as per the SIT’s recommendations, and while the team of senior officials is working, stop making political statements about it,” he added.
Reiterating the government’s stand on the probe, CM Adityanath said the truth would emerge through the investigation and appealed to those making allegations to cooperate with the SIT.
“The government had stated from day one that the absolute truth would be brought to light. I reiterate: do not put the devotees of Ram to the test, do not trifle with their faith; if you have proof, present the evidence to the SIT,” he said.
Following the allegations, on June 14, the state government constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged scam involving offerings made at the Ram Mandir, following a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Trust. (Agencies)
