India, Aug. 13 -- A total of four applicants were interviewed on Wednesday for the post of first full-time CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, with the candidates being asked about their ability to handle large crowds at major events and functioning of the temple system, sources said. Those who appeared before the three-member panel on Day 2 of the selection process included former Bihar director general of police Pravesh Saxena, while former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey was interviewed for the second time, the sources said. On Tuesday, eight of 16 shortlisted candidates were interviewed. Interviews for the remaining candidates will resume on Thursday morning. The panel asked candidates questions in different rounds, with the focus on Wednesday being largely on the functioning and management of the temple system, the sources said. Also Read - Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', scoffs at PM's foreign policy 'based on hugs' Candidates were also asked about questions relating to their family background and faith in Hinduism, they said. Sources clarified that candidates were asked about their work experience, vision and work plan for the Ram temple and not personal questions such as whether they are teetotallers, vegetarians, sport a janeu or about their attire. The interviews are being held at the Ram temple complex as the Trust seeks to select a full-time chief executive officer (CEO) to oversee the administration and functioning of the temple. The Trust decided to appoint a CEO after the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement came to light.
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