Digvijaya Singh to Lead Massive 'Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra' to Ayodhya
Digvijaya Singh announces a 950km foot march from Ujjain to Ayodhya to protest alleged scams in temple trusts and land deals.
In a bold political move, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has announced the Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra, a massive foot march designed to challenge the current administration over allegations of financial irregularities and land scams. The journey, which will span approximately 930 to 950 kilometers, is set to begin on October 20, 2026, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami.
The Journey: From Ujjain to Ayodhya
The march will kick off at 8:00 AM from Balaji Garden, located near Nrisingh Ghat, starting with a special ritual involving five sacred rivers. The yatra will commence from the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and conclude in Ayodhya. In a strategic move to keep the focus on social and spiritual values, Singh stated that the march will be conducted without any political party banners or flags. The initiative has gained further momentum with the support of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati.
Allegations of Temple Trust Mismanagement
During a press conference in Indore, Digvijaya Singh leveled serious charges against the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He specifically pointed toward alleged financial discrepancies regarding the offerings made at the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Singh is demanding an impartial judicial inquiry into these matters to ensure transparency.
The controversy surrounding the Ayodhya temple offerings is already under legal scrutiny. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has uncovered 105 instances of misappropriation. A massive charge sheet, totaling 74,000 pages, has been filed in an anti-corruption court, naming eight individuals as accused. One of the most startling revelations from the investigation was the recovery of 225,000 rupees from a counting room bathroom on June 4.
While some reports indicate that top trust officials may have been named as state witnesses, the defense counsel has been given two weeks to review the prosecution's documents. The court is scheduled for its next hearing on October 28.
The Ujjain Land Scam Controversy
Beyond the temple donations, the yatra is also a protest against alleged land grabbing in Ujjain. The Congress party has accused Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his family of acquiring 168 acres of land across 137 different plots since he assumed office. These properties are estimated to be valued at approximately 45 crore rupees.
The allegations suggest that these land acquisitions were strategically timed to benefit from government-announced infrastructure projects. Furthermore, claims have surfaced that shares in companies, such as Shri Siddhivinayak Devcons, were transferred to the Chief Minister's son, Vaibhav Yadav.
A Call for Accountability
Digvijaya Singh has framed the Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra as a quest for truth and democratic values. He has explicitly demanded legal action and accountability for those involved in the alleged land and donation scams, accusing the BJP-led government of shielding the perpetrators.
By marching from the city of Mahakal to the abode of Lord Ram, Singh aims to raise public awareness against what he describes as irregularities in elections and the mismanagement of major religious trusts, while advocating for greater social harmony across the nation.