# Ram Mandir trust interviews CEO candidates on faith, diet, lifestyle 2026-08-13T00:50:28+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust on Tuesday began interviewing 18 shortlisted candidates for its first full-time CEO. Over 5,300 people had applied. The selection panel asked candidates whether they are 'kattar Hindu', eat non-veg, wear a shikha and janeu, or drink alcohol. Questions also covered their ability to manage crowds at religious events and their understanding of the temple's significance. The panel includes former Supreme Court judge Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and scientist Suresh Haware. Ten candidates were interviewed on the first day, with the rest scheduled for Wednesday. Three former IAS officers, a retired IPS officer, and four former military and education officials are among the shortlisted. ## Coverage - bazaar.businesstoday.in Tags: Ayodhya, CEO selection, interview questions, lifestyle, Ram Mandir, religious trust Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ram-mandir-trust-interviews-ceo-candidates-on-faith-diet-lifestyle/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ram-mandir-trust-interviews-ceo-candidates-on-faith-diet-lifestyle/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.