VHP defends Ram Mandir Trust against corruption charges

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has rejected the allegations of corruption against the Ram temple trust in the purchase of land in Ayodhya. The bosy has also warned of defamation suits against those trying to mislead people ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Calling the construction of Ram Temple "authentic and transparent", VHP international working president Alok Kumar told news agency ANI that "attempts were being made to malign this divine movement". He added that the political parties are trying to politicize the matter but it is related to faith.

Samajwadi Party and Aam Aadmi Party leaders have accused the Ram temple trust of corruption in a land deal. They have alleged that the trust bought a piece of land worth ₹2 crore for ₹18.5 crore. The trust has denied the allegation.