Sanjay Raut Alleges Corporatisation of Ram Mandir as Trust Appoints First CEO
· India · Times of India, Deccan Herald
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer following a search committee's screening of over 5,000 applications. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the move, claiming that appointing a CEO signifies the corporatisation of the Ram Mandir and reduces the temple management to business operations. The trust also appointed former treasurer Govind Dev Giri as its new general secretary during the administrative overhaul. Trust officials noted that the standard operating procedure for the CEO's functions has not yet been finalized. The leadership restructuring comes amid ongoing allegations concerning the theft of temple donations.
Why it matters
The appointment of a professional administrator to oversee the Ram Mandir introduces corporate-style governance to one of India's most prominent religious trusts, drawing immediate political pushback over transparency and donation management.
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