The Vishva Sindhi Seva Sangam has sought transparency over 200 silver bricks donated for the construction of the Ram Temple in 2021, claiming that it received neither an official receipt nor information about how the contribution was used. The organisation has indicated that it may place supporting documents before the Special Investigation Team examining allegations concerning temple donations and offerings.
Global Community Donated Nearly 200 Kilograms of Silver
Dr. Raju Manwani, International President of the organisation, said Sindhi community members collectively donated the bricks on January 26, 2021. Each brick reportedly weighed about one kilogram and carried an engraving of Jhulelal, the community’s revered deity.
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According to Manwani, Sindhis living in 12 countries contributed to the initiative. More than 150 representatives reportedly travelled from Mumbai to Lucknow by air before continuing by road to Ayodhya for the donation programme.
The organisation claims that the bricks were handed over to Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, at Karsevakpuram. It has released photographs of the event and says further documents are available.
Absence of Receipt Raises Questions
Manwani said the organisation had not received any formal acknowledgement or information about the utilisation of the donated silver. He maintained that the community was not accusing any institution but wanted clarity over a substantial contribution made by devotees.
The group has expressed readiness to provide photographs, documents and other available material to investigators if requested. It said transparency was necessary to respect the sentiments of community members who contributed to the donation.
The concerns have surfaced while a three-member SIT is examining allegations of irregularities in the management of offerings and donations connected with the temple.
SIT Report Expected to Detail Findings
The SIT has reportedly been collecting evidence, examining records and recording statements from people associated with the matter. Sources said several individuals had been questioned again and supplementary statements recorded to address inconsistencies or gaps in previous accounts.
Financial records and other relevant documents have also been examined. The team is said to be nearing completion of its preliminary report, which may be submitted to the government shortly.
The report is expected to set out the facts gathered during the inquiry and could recommend further action if investigators find initial evidence of financial irregularities or procedural lapses. Any decision on subsequent proceedings would rest with the government following its review of the findings and legal advice.
The Sindhi organisation is now awaiting clarity on whether the inquiry will examine the status of the 200 silver bricks donated during the temple’s construction phase.
