New Delhi, July 19 -- Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, alleging that devotees have been betrayed by the alleged theft of donations worth thousands of crores.

In a joint letter dated July 18, the two senior Congress leaders said the Prime Minister was aware of the "theft of thousands of crores" in the Trust and urged him to ensure accountability and transparency.

"You are aware of the theft of thousands of crores in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetr...