‘Build And Strengthen People’s Trust’: Ram Mandir Trust CEO Jitendra Mishra On His New Role | Exclusive

Last Updated:September 02, 2026, 19:39 IST

Former Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra will focus on strengthening the Ram Temple Trust, addressing gaps and building public trust.

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Former Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra, the newly appointed CEO of the Ram Temple Trust, spoke exclusively to CNN-News18 following his appointment and said he was “extremely happy and grateful” to the Trust committee for reposing faith in him and appointing him to the key position.

Speaking about his priorities, Mishra said he would focus on strengthening the functioning of the Trust and addressing gaps that emerged during the temple-related processes. He also said he would prefer to stay away from the political aspects of the controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement in the Ram Temple project.

Mishra To Stay Away From Political Controversy

Addressing the controversy, Mishra said that, coming from a defence background, he would prefer not to get involved in its political aspects and instead concentrate on the responsibilities ahead.

His focus, he said, would be on the functioning of the Trust and on addressing the issues that require attention on the ground.

‘Minor Lapses’ To Be Addressed

Mishra acknowledged that there had been some minor lapses during the temple-related processes and said addressing those gaps would be among his priorities.

Once he formally takes charge, Mishra said he will constitute his own team and begin work on strengthening the functioning of the Trust. He also plans to work towards resolving the issues that came to light during the controversy.

Building People’s Trust Is A Key Priority

The newly appointed CEO said his larger objective would be to build and strengthen the trust of the people.

Mishra’s appointment comes at a significant point for the Trust, with the Ram Temple remaining a politically and emotionally significant issue in Uttar Pradesh. As he takes on the new responsibility, the former Air Marshal said his approach would remain focused on the work ahead, strengthening the Trust’s functioning and addressing the gaps identified during the temple-related processes.

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How will Jitendra Mishra address alleged embezzlement in the Ram Temple project?

Jitendra Mishra has stated that he prefers to stay away from the political aspects of the controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement. Instead, he intends to focus on his upcoming responsibilities, which include strengthening the functioning of the Trust and addressing gaps that have emerged during temple-related processes.

What specific changes will Jitendra Mishra bring to the Ram Mandir Trust?

Jitendra Mishra plans to strengthen the functioning of the Ram Mandir Trust and address the gaps that emerged during temple-related processes. He also intends to resolve the issues that came to light during the recent controversy and build public trust. Once he formally takes charge, he plans to constitute his own team to help strengthen the Trust’s operations.

Will the Ram Temple controversy impact the Trust’s future operations?

The controversy over the alleged theft of temple donations has prompted a major administrative overhaul to strengthen the Trust’s future operations. To reinforce its management and financial affairs, the Trust has created a full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) post for the first time and is adding three new members. The newly appointed CEO, Jitendra Mishra, plans to focus on strengthening the Trust’s functioning and addressing gaps that emerged during temple processes.

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