Letters to The Editor — June 29, 2026 - The HinduPublished - June 29, 2026 12:24 am ISTAyodhya fund caseReports of alleged irregularities in the handling of funds raised for the Ram temple in Ayodhya demand urgent public scrutiny (Front page, June 27). Thousands of donors across the country contributed in good faith to a cause presented as both religious and civic. Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable when public contributions are involved. A shrine built on collective faith deserves an administrative framework beyond reproach. The authorities must thoroughly investigate these allegations and take swift corrective action to restore public confidence.Kshirasagara Balaji Rao,HyderabadTemple fund scandals are seldom the work of a few dishonest individuals alone. They are usually a combination of omission and commission: systemic loopholes are either deliberately created or conveniently left unattended. Cash-intensive institutions demand the highest standards of transparency, independent audits, digital accounting, CCTV-backed custody chains, and clear segregation of responsibilities. When these safeguards fail, faith itself becomes collateral damage. The lesson is that sacred institutions must be governed by systems so robust that temptation finds no opportunity and dishonesty no refuge.R. Narayanan,Navi MumbaiPreserve Kendriya Vidyalaya’s ethosAs a former student and the parent of two Kendriya Vidyalaya students, I am disheartened by the institution’s direction in recent years.During a recent parent-teacher meeting, a Kendriya Vidyalaya principal remarked that the school had become a testing ground for the NCERT. Parents are frequently asked to endorse various government initiatives and are often pressured through class WhatsApp groups, where students are made to recite oaths or participate in online surveys in support of government campaigns.The Sangathan has also introduced new online examinations, while students are now expected to complete the syllabus for the next academic year before the summer break, in addition to their holiday homework.Some teachers are promoting their YouTube channels by uploading videos of students without obtaining parental consent.While schools increasingly emphasise gender equality, my son’s notebook contained the question, “Who cleans the toilet at home?” The prescribed answer was “Mother”, reinforcing an outdated stereotype.As a former student and concerned parent, I find this growing politicisation, increasing academic burden and regressive stereotyping deeply disturbing. These changes undermine the quality, neutrality and values that Kendriya Vidyalaya once stood for.Dr. Ragi Chandran,ChennaiPublished - June 29, 2026 12:24 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }