Champat Rai article on Nripendra Misra's Ayodhya role triggers row

An article by Champat Rai, a senior RSS functionary, discussing Nripendra Misra's role in the Ayodhya temple construction has sparked controversy. Misra, who served as Principal Secretary to PM Modi, has stated there is nothing negative or controversial in the piece.

Congress has interpreted the article as reflecting broader tensions between PM Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over the narrative and leadership of the temple project. The party frames the dispute not as a personal clash between Rai and Misra, but as an ideological disagreement at higher levels.

Misra's statement emphasizes the non-contentious nature of the article, though the political interpretation continues to generate discussion around how the Ram Mandir's construction history is being presented.