Ram Temple Trust Begins Purification Ritual Amid Political Row

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has started a 10-day purification ceremony. This ritual follows allegations of donation theft that sparked political controversy. The ceremony includes daily recitations of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra and the Valmiki Ramayan. Meanwhile, the Congress party has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the Parliament regarding the trust. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the trust was set up by the Prime Minister and its members were appointed by him. He added that the trust's activities and terms of reference were decided by Modi. The Congress is calling for the Prime Minister to break his silence on the matter on the floor of the House. The purification ritual is seen as an attempt to atone for the alleged theft of donations. The controversy continues to fuel political debate as the temple construction progresses.