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Champat Rai visits Ayodhya temple in first public appearance since donation row

Champat Rai visited Tapasvi Chhawani temple, his first public outing since donation embezzlement claims arose. He received a ceremonial welcome and met with the chief priest, Paramhans Acharya. Paramhans Acharya praised Rai's leadership in constructing the grand Ram temple. Allegations of donation theft surfaced in June, leading to an SIT probe and arrests. Rai had previously stated baseless allegations were leveled against him.

4 Aug 2026 7:56 pm