Ayodhya: Congress leaders under house arrest, but no FIR against Champat Rai?

AYODHYA DONATION SCAM ROW: CONGRESS LEADERS DETAINED AS TRUST REMAINS UNDER SCRUTINY By Saurabh Shukla The political confrontation in Ayodhya has escalated after senior Congress leaders, including state chief Ajay Rai, were placed under house arrest ahead of a planned protest over the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case. While several lower-level employees have been arrested, critics question why no comparable action has been taken against senior members of the temple trust. The contrasting response has intensified the political battle surrounding the investigation. Who is being held accountable—and who remains beyond the reach of the investigation? VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 🔹 Congress leaders detained before planned protest. 🔹 Alleged Ram Mandir donation theft under investigation. 🔹 Eight employees arrested as questions grow over senior accountability. 🔹 Lawyers issue ultimatum to temple trustees. ⸻ [00:00] MIDNIGHT DETENTIONS Senior Congress leaders were confined to their hotel rooms under heavy police deployment before they could begin their protest march. The administration described the move as a preventive measure, while the opposition called it an attempt to curb peaceful dissent as scrutiny over the donation theft case intensified. “आज ही अयोध्या के होटल में रुके थे वहां उनको गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है” [00:00] ⸻ [02:16] QUESTIONS OVER ACCOUNTABILITY Police have arrested eight employees in connection with the alleged donation theft. However, opposition leaders continue to question why no FIR has reportedly been registered against senior trust functionaries, arguing that the investigation appears focused on lower-level staff while leaving larger questions unanswered. “चंपत राय को क्यों बचाया जा रहा है” [03:02] ⸻ [04:14] LAWYERS ESCALATE PRESSURE The controversy has now extended beyond politics. Members of the local Bar Association have publicly demanded action against senior trustees, reflecting growing frustration over the pace and scope of the investigation. “राय अनिल मिश्रा गोपाल राव तीन दिन के अंदर अयोध्या छोड़ के चले नहीं जाए” [00:11] ⸻ [06:23] THE CCTV GAP Another major question surrounds surveillance at the donation counting facility. According to claims raised during the controversy, CCTV cameras in the counting room remained non-functional for nearly eight months, raising concerns over oversight and evidence preservation. “इस बीच 8 महीने से सीसीटीवी बंद जहां गिनती होती है” [06:23] ⸻ [10:32] THE POLITICAL STANDOFF Despite the detentions, opposition leaders say they will continue their satyagraha and maintain that the focus should remain on the alleged theft rather than the protests surrounding it. The dispute has now evolved into a broader debate over accountability, transparency, and the use of state machinery. “प्रभु श्री राम के दर्शन करना कौन सा पाप है पाप तो प्रभु श्री राम के चढ़ावे में चोरी करना है” [10:32] ⸻ ♦️The Ayodhya controversy is no longer confined to an alleged donation theft. It has become a political test of whether investigations are perceived as impartial, transparent, and capable of holding every level of authority equally accountable. ♦️ Support independent, fearless, and authentic ground journalism by subscribing to THE RED MIKE. Your support keeps us reporting from the frontlines. #ayodhya #rammandir #upnews #theredmike #independentjournalism Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theredmike.   ♦️The Red Mike is a new movement in centrist Journalism. We tell your stories. Ground reports the way they should be. To say what’s right, and not what is just popular. Stories from India & around the world that impact and affect you. Your Mike. Your Story. . For advertisement & Sponsorship Email us at - [email protected] WhatsApp Number: +91- 9821728111 . . . . ♦️रेड माइक पत्रकारिता में एक नया आंदोलन है। हम आपकी कहानियाँ सुनाते हैं। ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट वैसी ही जैसी होनी चाहिए. बात ऐसी जो सही हो, सिर्फ़ लोकप्रिय नहीं। भारत और दुनिया भर से कहानियाँ जो आपको प्रेरित और प्रभावित करती हैं। लाल माइक - आपका माइक, आपकी आवाज़। FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK : facebook.com/TheRedMike FOLLOW US ON TWITTER : x.com/theredmike FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM : instagram.com/theredmike FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP : whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGhJSNCxoB5Wfdedr0Z #TheRedMike #लालमाइक #laalmike