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The speaker, Ashish Chitrashi, opens the discussion by stating that if one sees theft, dishonesty, and corruption normalized, it is a sign of a lack of 'Modi' (governance), 'Sangh' (organization), and 'Ram' (righteousness). He then directly accuses the Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya of committing a 'dacoity' (robbery) at Lord Ram's abode, highlighting it as a major scandal in what the Prime Minister calls 'Amritkaal' (golden age).
Santosh Dubey, a Karsevak who was close to Mahant Ramchandra Das Paramhans, provides a powerful testimony from Ayodhya. He criticizes the Ram Temple Trust for being filled with 'thieves' and 'gangsters,' specifically naming Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, and Gopal Rao. Dubey asserts that these individuals, favored by Modi and the Sangh, have committed fraud and theft, demanding their removal from Ayodhya and advocating for legal action against them. He claims to have faced threats but remains undeterred.
Dubey exposes that some local sadhus were allegedly coerced into defending Champat Rai and the Trust. He recounts how these 'newly emerged' sadhus, often with armed security, were threatened with the loss of their privileges if they did not support the accused. He also mentions an incident where a baba, whose conscience was pricked, confided in him about these intimidation tactics. Dubey praises courageous sadhus like Anand Das and Mahant Dharmadas who have spoken against the corruption despite threats.
Dubey reveals he knew about the corruption a year prior but couldn't verify it due to intimidation. He points to the deletion of eight months of CCTV footage during the Kumbh Mela and questions the whereabouts of 3000 crore rupees, calculated from the claimed 30 crore devotees donating 100 rupees each. He also brings up the disappearance of 200 kg of silver Ram Shilas donated by the Sindhi community and the unreceipted donations of gold and silver by various devotees, including a painful anecdote of an old woman donating all her jewelry. He alleges that jeweler shops in Ayodhya were involved in illicit transactions related to these donations.
Dubey addresses the controversial appointment of Anil Mishra to the Trust, accusing him of ordering the firing on Karsevaks during the Ram Temple movement. He highlights the irony of Mishra, an alleged 'murderer,' being part of the Trust, and questions why the BJP government honored Mulayam Singh Yadav (who was also implicated in ordering firing on Karsevaks) with the Padma Vibhushan. He criticizes the government for neglecting the families of martyred Karsevaks while accommodating those who harmed them.
Dubey describes the commercialization of Ayodhya, where even cycle stand contracts are given to outsiders. He laments that the city has become a hub for 'gangsters' and 'looters,' with accusations of theft dating back to when Ram Lalla was in a makeshift temple. He criticizes Champat Rai's luxurious lifestyle while portraying himself as an ascetic. Dubey warns that Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi are being exploited, equating the current situation to historical invasions. He concludes by stating that Ram's presence cannot coexist with such greed and desires, urging for the liberation of Ayodhya from these 'Ravans'.
Dubey hints at further revelations if an FIR is registered against him, promising to expose more details that would leave the accused unable to show their faces in society. He mentions the proliferation of 'home stays' in temples in Ayodhya, charging 1000 rupees per hour, implying immoral activities are taking place under the guise of religious tourism, further tainting the sanctity of Ayodhya. The hosts express their unwavering support for Dubey, vowing to stand by him even if it means facing legal consequences.