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UP Residents Reveal Views on Ram Mandir Donation Discrepancies in News18 Survey

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News18•16-10-2026, 18:56
UP Residents Reveal Views on Ram Mandir Donation Discrepancies in News18 Survey
- •News18 conducted a mega opinion poll ahead of the UP Assembly Elections 2027, interacting with 30,925 people across all 75 districts.
- •When asked about Ram Mandir donation discrepancies, 31 percent of respondents blamed temple trust officials directly.
- •25 percent of the surveyed population believes that everyone is complicit and responsible for the issue.
- •21 percent of people held the employees and contractors handling the money accountable.
- •14 percent pointed to weak oversight by the State Government while 9 percent could not say.
Key Questions Answered
According to the News18 mega opinion poll conducted ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, 31% of residents hold temple trust officials responsible for the Ram Mandir donation discrepancies. Meanwhile, 25% believe everyone is complicit, and 21% blame the employees or contractors handling the money.
The mega opinion poll involved direct interactions with 30,925 people across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The survey was conducted between September 17 and October 2, 2026, including individuals aged 18 and above from diverse backgrounds.
When surveyed about the biggest issues while voting ahead of the 2027 elections, 33% of respondents chose law and order, while 21% selected employment.





