Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has ignited a political firestorm, announcing a nationwide signature campaign. The target? Alleged widespread embezzlement surrounding donations for the revered Ram Temple in Ayodhya, a controversy now widely dubbed the Ram Mandir Donation Theft. This audacious move by the AAP seeks to rally public outrage and pressure authorities into swift, decisive action against those accused of financial impropriety.
AAP’s Firm Stance on Ram Mandir Donation Theft
Kejriwal, addressing a recent press conference, didn’t mince words. He directly implicated the Prime Minister and the ruling BJP government, accusing them of actively shielding those involved. The sheer scale of the alleged malfeasance is staggering: land purportedly valued at a mere ₹2 crore was acquired by the mandir trust for an exorbitant ₹18 crore. This substantial disparity, Kejriwal asserts, is not merely suspicious but indicative of clear wrongdoing. He pointed to what he claims is “documentary evidence,” yet, bafflingly, no official investigation has been initiated, no First Information Report (FIR) registered, and not a single arrest made. Countless incidents of “Chanda-chori,” or theft of donations, were captured on CCTV, he further highlighted, yet these crucial pieces of evidence remain unexamined.
The upcoming campaign, more than just a party initiative, resonates with deeply hurt devotees. Kejriwal passionately appealed to “Sanatani Hindus” and all “Ram Bhakts” to converge in vast numbers. The movement kicks off after a solemn Sundarkand recitation in Delhi’s Rohini this Sunday. Following this spiritual invocation, a signature drive will commence, culminating in a powerful letter addressed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Moreover, thousands of Hanuman Chalisa recitations are slated across Delhi and beyond, a spiritual offensive aimed at ensuring the “Chanda-Chors” who “committed dacoity at the home of Bhagwan Ram will certainly be punished.” The collective anguish over the alleged Ram Mandir Donation Theft is palpable, a wound many feel needs immediate healing.
The letter, whose contents Kejriwal publicly revealed, paints a grim picture of betrayed faith. Millions of devotees, from all walks of life, contributed their hard-earned savings, often their life’s entire fortune, towards the temple’s construction. Many, trusting implicitly in the sanctity of the cause, never sought receipts. Their belief that this was “the house of God” has been shattered; their implicit trust exploited. “Today, that faith has been deeply hurt,” the letter poignantly reads. It further lambasts what it calls misleading attempts to protect the culprits, branding the existing Special Investigation Team (SIT) and lodged FIR as mere public relations maneuvers. The plea to the Prime Minister is direct and unequivocal: “Those guilty of stealing from the Mandir of Bhagwan Ram should be hanged. Protecting them is ‘mahapaap’. ” This is a stark reminder of the gravity of the accusations in the Ram Mandir Donation Theft case. The integrity of India’s legal system’s integrity is under scrutiny in this unfolding saga.
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