The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, launches a nationwide signature campaign related to the alleged theft of donations connected to the Ayodhya Ram temple. The initiative is announced after a Sundarkand recitation held in Delhi’s Rohini, where prayers are offered to Lord Hanuman. AAP says the campaign will seek strict punishment for those accused of the donation theft and calls for the government to take action. Reports describe Kejriwal as signing and sharing an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging citizens to collect signatures and organize Hanuman Chalisa recitations as part of the drive.
AAP frames the campaign as a demand for accountability, with one outlet quoting the party’s assertion that the Centre is protecting the culprits. The BJP criticizes the move, calling it a political gimmick and a bid to influence voters, and some BJP functionaries allege it is aimed at defaming the Ram Mandir. The campaign is set to continue across the country following the conclusion of the religious program.
