# Fadnavis orders probe into Siddhivinayak Temple donation row

2026-08-08T08:51:46+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a comprehensive probe into alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, directing officials to scrutinise five years of records. The move follows MNS chief Raj Thackeray's claim that Rs 18 crore was siphoned annually, after which nine temple trust employees were arrested. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde had earlier sought an independent inquiry. The temple is the latest among major shrines, including Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, Mathura's Krishna Janmasthan and Badrinath, to face donation-related allegations.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/siddhivinayak-temple-row-fadnavis-orders-probe-after-rs-18-crore-donation-theft-claim-article-155385304>
- nationalheraldindia.com <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/as-siddhivinayak-mumbai-joins-temple-donation-row-list-fadnavis-orders-probe>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/siddhivinayak-donation-row-fadnavis-orders-probe/20260808.htm>

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