Targeting the BJP, Yadav alleged that the party changes its stance according to electoral needs and accused it of prioritising money and political gains over religious values. He said devotees of Sanatan Dharma around the world were distressed by the allegations, adding that matters related to offerings made to a place of worship carried deep emotional significance.
“In Sanatan Dharma, there is no greater sin than stealing offerings made by devotees,” Yadav said, alleging serious wrongdoing in the handling of donations and offerings.
The SP chief also responded to allegations made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who claimed Yadav had links with Ramshankar alias Tinnu Yadav, one of the accused in the donation theft case. Yadav questioned why no FIR had been registered against BJP leaders despite counter-allegations raised by the opposition.
The SIT has so far arrested eight people in connection with the alleged embezzlement case. The controversy intensified further after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra at a recent meeting, appointing Krishna Mohan as interim general secretary.
The allegations and counter-allegations have added a fresh political dimension to the dispute, with opposition parties demanding accountability while the temple administration faces increased scrutiny over financial management.
With PTI inputs
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