The wife of one of the eight people arrested in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya has claimed that her husband is innocent and has been falsely implicated to protect "prominent people."
Wife Claims Innocence in Ram Temple Donation Fraud Case
Poonam Yadav, wife of Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav, told reporters on Saturday that the allegations against her family were "baseless and misleading." She stated that her husband has been a dedicated supporter of the temple movement for decades.
"To save the prominent people, smaller people are being implicated. My husband has carried the saffron flag since 1992. He has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) since then," she said.
Denial of Wealth Allegations
Responding to allegations that her husband had amassed property and luxury vehicles worth around Rs 50 crore, Poonam Yadav denied the claims. She did not provide further details about the source of the allegations or the evidence against her husband.
Background of the Case
The case involves the alleged theft of donations collected at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Tinnu Yadav is one of eight individuals arrested in connection with the fraud. The investigation is being conducted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has reportedly found major violations of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Ayodhya.
Our Take: A Familiar Pattern of Blame Shifting
In our view, this case highlights a troubling pattern where those with less influence are often made scapegoats in high-profile investigations. While the allegations against Tinnu Yadav are serious, the claims by his wife that "prominent people" are being protected cannot be dismissed outright. The public deserves a transparent investigation that holds all individuals accountable, regardless of their status. If the SIT's findings are thorough, they should reveal the full truth — not just target those who cannot defend themselves.
