# A.J. Philip applies for Ram Janmabhoomi Trust CEO post 2026-08-08T09:54:49+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Veteran journalist A.J. Philip has applied for the post of Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the body that manages the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. In a letter to the trust head, Philip, 70, says he is eligible despite his age and Christian background, citing Hinduism’s inclusiveness. He proposes a monthly salary of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000, no outside work, and full transparency: daily online disclosure of offerings, quarterly audits, and minimum wages for employees. He also suggests handing cash counting to a public sector bank and reducing cash transactions. The application comes after reports of alleged financial irregularities at the temple, where six of eight arrested employees earned only Rs 12,000, 20,000 a month. ## Coverage - nationalheraldindia.com Tags: A.J. Philip, Ayodhya, CEO appointment, Ram temple, temple finances, transparency Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/a-j-philip-applies-for-ram-janmabhoomi-trust-ceo-post/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/a-j-philip-applies-for-ram-janmabhoomi-trust-ceo-post/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.