Siddaramaiah says will not send donation for Ram Mandir construction

Karnataka Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah. Credit: DH File Photo

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he will not give a donation to build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya since it will be built in disputed place.

"Had it built on the non-disputed area I would have given a donation. I would prefer to donate to Ram Temple built in my village," Congress leader said.

"I want to know whether RSS giving a receipt to the public for donations. Will RSS conduct an audit for the donation received from the public," he told reporters here.

However, he refused to react to an allegation made by Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy that Sangh Parivar activists marking houses of those who gave donations.