Did They Loot Lord Ram? Kejriwal Escalates War On 'Chanda Chors' As Ayodhya Lawyers Boycott

Arvind Kejriwal has intensified his attack over alleged theft of offerings linked to the Ram temple, calling for a nationwide social boycott of those he described as “chanda chors” and their supporters. The Aam Aadmi Party national convener made the appeal after the Ayodhya Bar Association reportedly decided not to represent people accused in the matter.

Kejriwal welcomed the lawyers’ body’s decision in a post on X on Monday, June 29, 2026. He said the move showed that devotees had begun responding to his appeal. He also alleged that the government was standing with those accused of stealing donations and offerings meant for Lord Ram.

Kejriwal backs Ayodhya lawyers’ boycott call

According to the account shared by Kejriwal and AAP, the Ayodhya Bar Association has resolved to socially boycott the accused and not take up their legal cases. The reported decision is significant because it comes from Ayodhya, the city at the centre of the Ram temple movement and temple-related public sentiment.

In his post, Kejriwal said, “The Bar Association boycotted the chadhava thieves. A few days ago, I had said that the government is shamelessly standing with the Ram temple donation thieves. Many donation thieves are part of the government. The government is trying to save them.”

He added that the country now needed to socially boycott those involved in the alleged wrongdoing and those helping them. The remarks mark a sharper political pitch from Kejriwal, who has sought to frame the issue not only as a matter of alleged corruption but also as a question of religious accountability.

The former Delhi chief minister had visited Ayodhya on Friday before making the latest statement. During that visit, he offered prayers at the Ram temple and said he had prayed for punishment for those who had allegedly stolen offerings made in faith by devotees.

AAP frames temple offering row as public accountability issue

Kejriwal’s intervention has given the controversy a wider political tone. His comments suggest that AAP is trying to place the alleged theft in a larger debate about public trust, religious donations and accountability of those handling temple-linked funds or offerings.

At a press conference in Ayodhya, Kejriwal had appealed to people across the country to boycott those accused of stealing donations. He alleged that “from top to bottom, everyone is mixed up”, and claimed that the authorities would not act strongly because powerful people were protecting the accused.

He also made a direct political charge, saying that if the Prime Minister was “so helpless” before Champat Rai, people could imagine how deeply others may be involved. Champat Rai is associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the trust set up for the construction and management of the Ram temple.

These are political allegations made by Kejriwal. Any legal finding on the alleged theft, the role of individuals, or institutional responsibility would depend on investigation and judicial process. No person can be treated as guilty unless established under law.

Why the Ayodhya Bar Association move matters

A bar association’s decision to not represent accused persons is politically powerful, but it also raises a wider legal question. In India, every accused person has the right to legal representation and a fair trial. Lawyers’ bodies have, in the past, faced criticism when boycott calls affected access to justice.

At the same time, local bar associations often take symbolic positions in matters that generate strong public feeling. In Ayodhya, the reported resolution carries added emotional weight because temple offerings are made by devotees as an act of faith. Any allegation of misuse or theft can quickly become a major public issue.

Kejriwal has used that sentiment to argue that society must act even if the legal system moves slowly. He said people should begin boycotting not only those accused of theft but also their collaborators and supporters. He warned that remaining silent would make people “partners in sin”.

His comments also included a strongly worded religious appeal. “Those who did not belong to Ram, those who looted Lord Ram, what will they be to you? Those who did not spare Ram, will they spare the nation?” he said during his Ayodhya remarks.

Political heat around Ram temple-linked allegations

The Ram temple in Ayodhya remains one of the most sensitive religious and political issues in India. Donations, offerings and management of temple-linked funds are therefore matters of intense public interest. Any allegation involving the temple can quickly draw reactions from political parties, religious groups and local bodies.

Kejriwal’s language indicates that AAP wants to build pressure beyond formal investigation. By calling it a “dharma yudh”, he has asked people to treat the matter as a moral and religious battle. That framing is likely to deepen the political confrontation around the alleged theft.

The immediate focus will now be on whether more local bodies, religious groups or political organisations echo the boycott call. It will also be important to see whether authorities issue any formal clarification, announce action, or respond to Kejriwal’s allegations directly.

For now, the controversy has moved beyond an allegation of theft. It has become a political test of transparency, faith and public trust around one of India’s most prominent religious institutions. Kejriwal’s latest remarks ensure the issue is unlikely to fade from public debate soon.