Representatives of the Sindhi (Dhi) community and industrialist Dr. Raju V. Manwani have claimed that they donated 200 kilograms of silver for the construction of the Ram Temple but have not received any official receipt for the donation. They said the silver was specifically donated for use in the temple and was handed over to Champat Rai.
According to the community representatives, 200 silver bricks, each weighing one kilogram, were transported to Ayodhya in 2020. They said the intention was for the silver blocks to be used within the Ram Temple complex. At the time of the donation, they were informed that details regarding the process and use of the silver would be provided later. However, they said that despite several years having passed, they have not received any official receipt or detailed information.
The donors said the current value of the silver amounts to several crore rupees. They said they want to know where and in what form the silver was used, alleging that the trust should make the relevant information public to ensure transparency.
Amid the dispute, discussions have also intensified regarding the "Kakbhushundi." Some claims stated that no clear details had emerged regarding a silver Kakbhushundi idol and other related items. However, reports that surfaced later said the silver Kakbhushundi idol is safe and is being worshipped regularly. Information was also provided stating that the 200 kilograms of silver had been preserved in the form of small silver bricks and kept in a bank locker.
The claim has drawn renewed attention to discussions already underway regarding the management of offerings and donations associated with the Ram Temple. The donors said their objective is not to create a dispute but to know how the material donated with devotion has been used.
Sources associated with the temple trust said records of donations and materials received during the temple's construction are maintained and that several items have been preserved for security reasons. However, a detailed official response regarding the questions raised over the 200 kilograms of silver and the alleged absence of a receipt is still awaited.
Following the emergence of the issue, discussions have intensified among religious and social organisations. Many have called for transparency and clear information, while others have said that any conclusions should be drawn only after an investigation and official documents are made available. For now, questions surrounding the 200 kilograms of silver, its receipt, and its use have made the matter a subject of nationwide discussion.
