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Ram Mandir CEO race narrows to three after 5,585 applied
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is close to appointing its first CEO after a selection process that drew 5,585 applications. A three-member committee conducted final interviews on August 11-12 and will recommend three names…
The Story in Brief
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is close to appointing its first CEO after a selection process that drew 5,585 applications. A three-member committee conducted final interviews on August 11-12 and will recommend three names to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which will make the final pick. The shortlisted 16 candidates include retired army officers, former IAS and IPS officials, and senior corporate professionals aged 50-70. The Trust said the selection was merit-based and transparent. The CEO will oversee administration, pilgrim management, security, and long-term planning as devotee numbers grow.
The Indian Opinion
The Trust's claim of 'transparency' sits oddly with a secret selection committee and no public criteria beyond vague 'management skills'. With 5,585 applicants but only 16 finalists, the process is opaque. The real test: will the chosen CEO's background be disclosed fully, including any political links? The number of devotees the temple can handle in peak season will show if the selection was about merit or influence.
Source: indiatoday.in
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