1. Champat Rai, who became a popular face after becoming General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, resigned following allegations on embezzlement of donations at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

1. Champat Rai, who became a popular face after becoming General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, resigned following allegations on embezzlement of donations at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

2. He became the first high profile leader to take moral responsibility in the matter following which he submitted his resignation as around Rs 7-7.5 crore is reported to be missing from the theft of donation funds

2. He became the first high profile leader to take moral responsibility in the matter following which he submitted his resignation as around Rs 7-7.5 crore is reported to be missing from the theft of donation funds

3. He was born at Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh in 1946

3. He was born at Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh in 1946

4. Before joining politics, he worked as a professor at RSM Degree College

4. Before joining politics, he worked as a professor at RSM Degree College

5. He was influenced by the ideals of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from an early age and joined the organization

5. He was influenced by the ideals of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from an early age and joined the organization

6. He was also arrested during the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi and spend almost 1.5 years in prison

6. He was also arrested during the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi and spend almost 1.5 years in prison

7. After his release from prison, Rai did not return to academics and dedicated himself to social work

7. After his release from prison, Rai did not return to academics and dedicated himself to social work

8. In 1980, he formally joined the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

8. In 1980, he formally joined the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

9. He rose through the ranks quickly in VHP

9. He rose through the ranks quickly in VHP

10. He is the International Vice President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad

10. He is the International Vice President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad

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