Ram Mandir Event: VHP Warns Against Fraudsters Conning People In The Name Ayodhya Temple
The VHP spokesperson also issued a video message, claiming that they had been informed about the racket trying to loot devotees in the name of donations for the temple.
While Hindu devotees across the are eagerly awaiting the grand consecration of Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has alerted the state police against a racket that is allegedly defrauding people in the guise of collecting donations to support the construction of the temple.
The VHP has also issued a warning on social media, asking people not to fall prey to the scam.
VHP's National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal shared in a post on X in this regard on Sunday.
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"Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Nyas has not authorized anyone to collect funds for this occasion. We have sent the formal complaint to the @dgpup and @Igrangelucknow to take immediate steps in the matter of faith," he added.
ANI in its report has cited a video that carries the message of VHP official.
"We have been informed that some people are trying to collect money through social media by creating a fake ID in the name of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra and generating a fake QR code," Bansal said in the video message.
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"Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has not given anyone any right to collect money in any way. And those who are making such efforts want to cheat people in a fraudulent manner, and action should be taken against them. For this, I have immediately informed the Ministry of Home Affairs, DGP Uttar Pradesh, and the Delhi Commissioner of Police and demanded that the strictest action be taken against such people. And people should also be careful. This is a time of celebration, and we are going to give invitations and not accept any donation or gift of any kind," he added.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra is a trust set that has been given the responsibility of the construction and management of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
"There seems to be a malicious motive to deceive unsuspecting devotees and use social media to collect money illegally. At a time when the entire nation is rejoicing over the Ram Temple inauguration, such preposterous activities should be nipped in the bud. I have attached screenshots for your reference. Please do the needful in this regard," Bhardwaj added in his letter.
With inputs from ANI
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