Operation Ayodhya: Why the Ram Mandir Trust chose an Air Marshal

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The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as the first CEO of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, in a move the report calls 'Operation Ayodhya'.
The decision follows allegations of theft of offerings and financial irregularities that dented the temple's credibility.
The Trust wanted a candidate with over 20 years of administrative experience, aged 50 to 70, and a devout follower, and favoured Mishra for his military discipline, honesty, local roots in Deoria near Ayodhya, and his role leading the Air Force Western Command in Operation Sindoor.
His priorities include a strict command structure, transparent digital audits of donations, and a zero-tolerance code of conduct for temple staff.

Implementation of digital and camera-monitored donation handling and real-time financial audits at the temple
Steps taken to restore devotee trust after the alleged offering theft and financial irregularities
How the new command structure assigns accountability to temple department heads reporting to the CEO

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