Overview
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has renewed its call for a high‑level, transparent judicial inquiry into the alleged misuse of donation money collected for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Key Developments
- On 10 July 2026, CPI General Secretary D. Raja criticised the BJP-led government for staying silent on the donation controversy.
- The party demanded a judicial probe that is fully transparent and holds any guilty parties accountable.
- The CPI announced a nationwide outreach programme, including padyatras and rallies, culminating in a Delhi rally on 1 September 2026.
- The issue will be discussed ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament scheduled to start on 20 July 2026.
- A bench headed by the CJI is set to hear petitions on the donation case on 13 July 2026.
Important Facts
The CPI accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of not commenting on the matter, drawing a parallel with Modi’s silence during the 2024 Odisha election controversy over alleged theft from the Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar. The party stressed that mere resignations would not resolve the issue.
Other political actors, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Indian National Congress, have also organised press conf