Members of the high-level choice committee, together with search committee head Justice (Retd.) Pramod Kohli, second proper, together with Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Belief officers, current the ultimate suggestion report for the appointment of the temple’s first Chief Govt Officer (CEO), in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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New Delhi
The search committee constituted to pick the primary Chief Govt Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Belief (SRJTKT) has shortlisted three candidates and submitted their names to the Belief, the committee mentioned on Tuesday (September 1, 2026).
The Belief, which oversees the Ram temple in Ayodhya, is predicted to decide on one of many three candidates at a gathering on Wednesday (September 2, 2026).
The choice to nominate a CEO got here amid the controversy over alleged theft and irregularities within the dealing with of donations on the temple. Following the embezzlement allegations, SRJTKT normal secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned.
On July 6, the belief introduced a serious administrative overhaul, together with the creation of the CEO put up. The transfer was geared toward strengthening administrative oversight and restoring confidence within the belief’s functioning.
“The belief was additionally contemplating adjustments to its bylaws to formally present for a CEO and clearly outline supervisory duties, significantly in relation to fund administration,” a supply near the choice committee knowledgeable.
Choice course of
To pick out the CEO, a three-member committee was fashioned comprising retired Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lieutenant Normal V.Okay. Chaturvedi and scientist Dr. Suresh Haware.
The choice course of started in July after the committee finalised the eligibility standards, which included expertise in temple administration and being a “staunch Hindu”. Purposes had been closed on July 18, following which on-line interviews had been held in early August. Sixteen candidates had been subsequently known as to Ayodhya for in-person interactions on August 11 and 12.
“A complete of 5,585 purposes had been screened utilizing AI-assisted instruments in addition to handbook overview,” mentioned search committee secretary Sameer Panda. The analysis was performed by groups based mostly in Delhi-NCR, Pune and Sambalpur in Odisha, Mr. Panda mentioned.
The names of the shortlisted candidates haven’t been disclosed, however sources mentioned the panel contains candidates from authorities and personal sectors. The three names haven’t been positioned in any order of choice.
The committee’s last report was offered at a gathering attended by belief treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri, Mahant Dinendra Das, appearing normal secretary Krishna Mohan and Ayodhya District Justice of the Peace Shashank Tripathi.
Printed – September 01, 2026 09:40 pm IST
