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IIT Bombay Alumnus Jagdish Aphale Named Secretary of Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:59 AM
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Jagdish Aphale, an IIT Bombay alumnus with ties to the RSS, has been appointed as the secretary of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust.
Jagdish Aphale has been appointed as the secretary of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust, a move announced by the trust’s governing body.
Aphale, a graduate of IIT Bombay with a BTech in Electrical Engineering and an MTech, is known for his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
As secretary, he will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the trust, manage its administrative affairs and coordinate with the temple’s management committee.
The appointment is seen as a significant step in strengthening the trust’s leadership as it prepares for the upcoming phases of the temple’s development and public outreach.
Aphale, a graduate of IIT Bombay with a BTech in Electrical Engineering and an MTech, is known for his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
As secretary, he will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the trust, manage its administrative affairs and coordinate with the temple’s management committee.
The appointment is seen as a significant step in strengthening the trust’s leadership as it prepares for the upcoming phases of the temple’s development and public outreach.