Ayodhya, July 12 -- Amid the ongoing controversy and SIT investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, on Sunday clarified the role of the proposed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), stating the position will serve as the administrative head of management.

The move to appoint a CEO is being viewed as an attempt to professionalise the temple's operations and ensure greater transparency following reports of financial irregularities that led to an FIR and the arrest of eight individuals earlier this month.

Speaking to reporters, Misra explained that the CEO would operate under the direct supervision of the Trust.

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