'Ayodhya land scam should be probed by Supreme Court': Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanak Gandhi slammed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi, saying they have the moral responsibility "to keep funds free from corruption" as even the poorest of poor have donated for the Ram Temple out of their faith.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the members of Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh are involved in a land scam near the Ayodhya Ram Temple site. The Congress leader also slammed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi, saying they have the moral responsibility "to keep funds free from corruption" as even the poorest of poor have donated for the Ram Temple out of their faith.

She further demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe in the alleged scam.

"UP Government said that they're ordering an inquiry. Who's probing it? District level officers. Ram Mandir Trust was formed on basis of Supreme Court verdict. So, it should be probed by Supreme Court," Priyanka Gandhi said.

"Everyone, including poor people, has given funds for this (Ram Temple construction), keeping their faith," she added. 

She further alleged that the big leaders, office bearers of BJP, RSS and trustees were involved in buying and selling lands to earn profits.

 Priyanka Gandhi Vadra`s sensational allegations come against the backdrop of the news report that claimed many BJP leaders and some officials of the Uttar Pradesh government have purchased land near the under-construction Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya at throwaway prices."Within five minutes the piece of land is sold to the trust from Rs 2 crore to Rs 18.5 crore. It means the BJP person made a profit of Rs 16.5 crore within 5 minutes. This is happening repeatedly in other transactions," the Congress leader said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered an inquiry into reports that relatives of several state ministers and government officials allegedly conducted land deals in Ayodhya. The UP government has sought a report within a week and the matter will be investigated by Special Secretary Revenue.

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