Will Modi-Shah decide who will be CEO of Shri Ram Mandir Trust, Ayodhya?

Insiders say that the new CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust will be decided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah and not the UP CM Yogi Adityanath. One can wait and watch. Reports about mishandling of donations and theft of articles from the trust have left the country shocked, forcing the government to consider appointing a CEO (retired or serving bureaucrat) to the trust.

PS of a Minister asked to leave?

In a strong message to keep focus and improve efficiency, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has reportedly asked to shift the PS of a Union Minister. The move comes ahead of the much anticipated reshuffle in the Union Cabinet.

Will BJP and RSS realign to tighten noose on Ayodhya Shri Ram Temple Trust?

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, in close coordination with top Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) officials, is reportedly tightening its grip on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The move follows an escalating political firestorm triggered by an intense financial investigation into the alleged embezzlement of temple donations.

A state-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) recently transformed its probe, after the allegations came out in the open, into a full-fledged financial forensic audit. Investigators are mapping over two years of pilgrim footfall against six years of bank deposits to uncover systemic cash diversions. The SIT has already questioned high-profile trust functionaries. Amid mounting pressure, Trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra have reportedly tendered their resignations.

The RSS has publicly broken its silence, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale demanding "stringent punishment" to restore public confidence. Deeply concerned about damage to reputation ahead of crucial state elections, the RSS-BJP combine is expected to take definitive, sweeping actions to completely overhaul the trust’s administrative hierarchy and institute rigorous internal financial oversight.

No Deputy PM Post on Table; Nitish Kumar speculation lacks traction in govt !

Amid ongoing buzz around a possible Cabinet reshuffle, reports suggesting the creation of a Deputy Prime Minister post are unfounded, according to highly placed government sources. Senior officials indicate that there is no proposal under consideration within the Modi government to introduce such a position at this stage.

Speculation had also linked Bihar Chief Minister and JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar to a potential Deputy PM role, particularly in the context of alliance dynamics. However, sources with direct knowledge of internal discussions assert that there has been no formal demand raised that has gained any serious traction within the central leadership. Our sources said that Nitish Babu is unlikely to join the Modi Cabinet.

Insiders describe the narrative as largely driven by conjecture rather than any substantive political negotiation. They emphasize that the current focus remains on governance priorities and calibrated political management rather than structural changes like the appointment of a Deputy Prime Minister.

While reshuffle-related speculation continues in political and media circles, there appears to be no momentum within the ruling establishment for any move in this direction.