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Ram Mandir trust interviews CEO candidates on faith, diet, lifestyle
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
Some see the personal questions as an intrusion into candidates' privacy, while others argue a temple trust naturally seeks a CEO who embodies its ethos. But the trust is a public-facing body managing a monument of national importance. Its leadership should be judged on professional competence, not just lifestyle. The real test: will the selected CEO's personal habits affect temple administration? Watch for the final appointment and its impact on operations.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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