Ram temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri met Champat Rai, who is healthy and supportive of new management. Rai resigned as general secretary following alleged donation theft investigations. The trust is implementing changes to improve temple management systems. A new general secretary and a committee to identify a CEO have been appointed. The trust will meet again on July 22 to discuss further measures.

Bajrang Lal Bagra, currently the VHP's Central General Secretary, is poised to replace Champat Rai in a key leadership role at the Ram Mandir project.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted Champat Rai's resignation amid a donation embezzlement probe, appointing Bajrang Bagra as his successor on July 6, 2026.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust found no wrongdoing by former General Secretary Champat Rai. All gold and silver donations made to the Ram Temple are safe and fully…