AAP demands probe into Ram Temple idol mismanagement, points to Kerala shrine

Delhi, June 30 – AAP’s Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bhardwaj warned that the controversy surrounding the Ram Temple’s idol installation is not merely a question of bookkeeping, but an affront to Sanatan Dharma and the devotion of countless worshippers. He cited the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala as a stark contrast, noting that the shrine has protected its vast wealth for about 2,000 years without any breach.

According to Bhardwaj, the Kerala temple’s vaults house priceless gold and silver artifacts, ruby‑ and diamond‑encrusted crowns, thrones, 18‑foot gold chains, and a rare assortment of medieval, Roman and Napoleonic coins. Independent valuations suggest a market worth of three to four lakh crore rupees, possibly more. A Supreme Court‑ordered audit in 2011 placed the temple’s treasure at roughly 1.25 lakh crore rupees. These valuables are periodically removed for worship ceremonies and then returned to highly secure storage.

He asserted that over two millennia, despite changes in dynasties and political orders, no one has ever succeeded in damaging the Padmanabhaswamy collection—a testament to the durability of Indian heritage. Bhardwaj called for an unbiased inquiry into the alleged theft and negligence at the Ram Temple trust, insisting that any culprits face stringent legal action.