“Is There a Hidden Truth Behind Operation Sindoor?”: Raashid Alvi Questions Retired Air Marshal’s Appointment as Ram Mandir Trust CEO
Congress leader Raashid Alvi has questioned the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, asking whether there was any “hidden truth” related to Operation Sindoor behind the decision.
Reacting to the appointment, Alvi questioned the BJP-led government’s decision to appoint a retired Air Force officer to oversee the affairs of the Ram Mandir Trust.
“The current BJP government is appointing Supreme Court judges as Governors or members of the Rajya Sabha, which raises doubts in people’s minds. And now, a retired Air Chief has been appointed as the CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust. What does he have to do with this?” Alvi said.
“I wonder if there is some hidden truth behind Operation Sindoor that led to his appointment as CEO here,” he added.
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Retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra had commanded India’s western air operations during Operation Sindoor.
Alvi also criticised the broader policies of the BJP government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that they would be detrimental to the country.
“This policy of the BJP government and our Prime Minister will ruin the country,” he said.
Alvi Raises Questions Over Alleged Ram Mandir Robbery
The Congress leader also raised questions over an alleged robbery at the Ram Mandir, questioning the progress made in identifying and arresting those responsible.
According to Alvi, the identities of those allegedly involved have not yet been made public, and all the accused have not been arrested.
“To this day, the identities of those who committed the robbery at the Ram Mandir have not been revealed, nor have all the culprits been arrested,” Alvi said.
Jitendra Mishra Appointed Ram Mandir Trust CEO
Alvi’s remarks came after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as its CEO on Wednesday, along with three new trustees.
The decisions were taken during a meeting of the Trust’s trustees in Ayodhya. The meeting also discussed the appointment of the CEO, filling vacant trustee positions, approval of the annual accounts for 2025-26, progress in the SIT probe into alleged financial irregularities, and developments related to matters before the Supreme Court.
Bhupesh Baghel Also Questions Appointment
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also questioned Mishra’s appointment as CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
Baghel alleged that the decision reflected a lack of trust in people associated with the BJP, RSS and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Drawing a parallel with the government’s decision to deploy the Army in cases related to examination paper leaks, Baghel questioned why a retired Army officer had been chosen to oversee the Ram Mandir’s offerings, accounts and other administrative affairs. ALSO READ: India rejects Hague ruling on Indus waters: What's next?
