Govind Dev Giri & India — Indian National Congress

Govind Dev Giri: As the Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Govind Dev Giri issued a statement confirming resignations and assuring devotees that donations are safe and accounted for.

India — Indian National Congress: The India — Indian National Congress has demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe and the dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, with its general secretary KC Venugopal writing to the Prime Minister.

Govind Dev Giri: Treasurer; distanced himself from daily operations, blamed SBI.

India — Indian National Congress: Demanded trust dissolution and Supreme Court-monitored probe.

Govind Dev Giri: Trust treasurer who expressed satisfaction with the probe and refused to resign.

India — Indian National Congress: The Congress party led political opposition, demanding an independent probe and criticizing the government, which may influence its political standing.