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5,200 Applicants, 16 Finalists: Ram Temple CEO Race Enters Last Stage

Published: 14 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

The race for the first full-time CEO of the Ram Temple Trust has entered the final stage, with 16 candidates shortlisted from over 5,200 applicants. Among the frontrunners are former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey and retired IAS officer Yogeshwar Mishra, with the final selection expected after interviews focused on administration, security, and temple management.

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