Ayodhya, Aug. 21 -- Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, on Friday, dismissed media reports alleging an internal rift sparked by a purported nine-page letter from former Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, calling the claims completely baseless while providing a major update on the temple's final construction phase.

Addressing reporters on the final day of a three-day review meeting, Misra addressed allegations that Rai had accused him of making arbitrary decisions, particularly following Rai's resignation a month earlier amid allegations of donation misappropriation.

"I have not seen any such letter. Until I see the letter, I will only tell you that this is a concocted story of yours (media). There is no...