# Ram Temple CEO candidates face questions on diet, alcohol, faith 2026-08-12T02:10:58+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 4 independent outlets Candidates for the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust were asked about their religious practices, diet, alcohol use, and faith in Lord Ram via a 34-point Google form. Eight of the 18 shortlisted candidates from over 5,200 applicants faced face-to-face interviews in Ayodhya on Tuesday, 11 August. Times Now reports that 16 candidates were interviewed overall. The selection panel includes former Supreme Court judge Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lt Gen Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and Suresh Haware. A final decision is expected by 2 September. The trust decided to appoint a full-time CEO after allegations of embezzlement of donations surfaced. Hindustan Times reports that eight people have been arrested in the case, and three officials, including former general secretary Champat Rai, have stepped down. The CEO will be the highest executive authority, handling finance, security, and rituals for the temple complex. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - news.abplive.com - indiatvnews.com - timesnownews.com Tags: Ayodhya, CEO selection, interview, Ram temple, religious practices, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ram-temple-ceo-candidates-asked-about-janeu-non-veg-food/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ram-temple-ceo-candidates-asked-about-janeu-non-veg-food/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.