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A.J. Philip applies for Ram Janmabhoomi Trust CEO post
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…
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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.
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The trust’s alleged financial irregularities must be investigated, but the narrative that low salaries excuse corruption is dangerous. Many government employees handle crores on modest pay without stealing. Philip’s demand for minimum wages is reasonable, but linking honesty to salary sidesteps personal accountability. His transparency pledge, daily online collections, quarterly audits, is welcome. Will the trust accept such conditions, or will it prefer a CEO who asks for a Rs 1 lakh salary and cabinet rank privileges?
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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