Manickam Tagore Seeks Lok Sabha Debate on Temple Theft

Congress MP Manickam Tagore filed a notice for an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2026, to address the alleged theft and misappropriation of temple donations and valuables throughout India. Tagore specifically highlighted reports of security and cash-counting irregularities at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Tagore described the misappropriation of offerings—including cash, gold, silver, and jewelry—as a serious breach of public trust and religious sentiments. He requested that the government clarify the extent of these losses and provide details on planned improvements to auditing, inventory systems, and CCTV surveillance at major religious institutions.