Ram Mandir should set benchmark for temple management, such incidents must never repeat: Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain
New Delhi, June 27
Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain on Saturday called for stronger and transparent temple management systems while reacting to the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, stating that such incidents must never be repeated and should serve as a "lesson for the future."
Speaking on the matter, Jain said the Ram Mandir, constructed following the Supreme Court's 2019 verdict, should emerge as a model for ideal temple administration in India and across the world.
"We all want such incidents never to repeat. My father, Harishankar Jain, and the whole society believe the Ram Mandir case must set an example," Vishnu Shankar Jain said.
He further highlighted the institutional mechanism formed after the Supreme Court judgment. "After the Supreme Court's 2019 verdict, a 15-member committee was formed, including government nominees, saints, and Shankaracharyas," he said, adding that despite the existence of this framework, the recent allegations were "deeply unfortunate."
Stressing the need for improved governance of religious institutions, Jain said temples should adopt a more structured and transparent administrative framework. "As a society, we must create a framework to ensure such incidents never occur again," he stated.
He also emphasised that the Ram Mandir should set an example in temple administration and inspire similar reforms across the country.
"Ayodhya's Ram Temple, won after a long legal battle, should become a model of ideal temple management for the nation and the world," Jain said.
Calling for greater involvement of spiritual leadership, he added, "For this, we must seek guidance from our saints and Shankaracharyas so that future management is exemplary and incidents like this do not happen again."
Jain also extended the discussion to broader temple governance issues in India, arguing that religious institutions should be freed from state control in several regions.
"We should pledge that incidents like this should never occur again. Today we are demanding that temples should be set free from government control in states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry, Telangana," he said.
He further noted that the Ram Mandir case remains "a very peculiar case" due to its historical and legal significance, stressing that it should guide future reforms in temple administration across the country.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope the same transparency and accountability is demanded from all temples, not just Ram Mandir. Many smaller temples across India lack proper audits. Let's set a uniform standard for all religious institutions.
Well said! The Ram Mandir is not just a temple, it's the symbol of our civilizational pride after centuries. We need professionals managing temples, not just priests and politicians. A proper board with CA, lawyers, and devotees should oversee finances. Bhai, no more scams in the name of God!
The point about freeing temples from government control in states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is very valid. But we must be careful - without proper checks, private management can also be misused. What we need is a balanced model with spiritual guidance and administrative expertise.
Bhai, this donation embezzlement case is unfortunate but not surprising. We need more than just words - strict laws with jail terms for temple fund misuse should be enacted. Also, all temple accounts should be publicly accessible online. Transparency will restore faith. 💯
Involving saints and Shankaracharyas is good, but we need modern governance too. The same committee that built the temple should now focus on long-term management. Let's learn from how Tirupati or Sabarimala are run - with both tradition and technology. Jai Shree Ram! 🚩
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