A succession war is set to erupt among members of the Satya Sai Central Trust as the trustees could not find Satya Sai Baba’s will even after searching for two days in his residence, Yajur Mandir.
According to sources, Sai Baba’s nephew, Mr R.J. Ratnakar, and Baba’s personal assistant, Mr Satyajit, will fight it out over who will control Baba’s empire. The state government, on the other hand, is keen to entrust control of the trust to its members, although the present trustees are respected persons.
Satyajit has reportedly started lobbying as Sai Baba had praised him as well another attendant, Dileep, for their devotion and selfless service towards him. But Baba’s close relatives, who had remained silent all these years, are also expecting key positions on the trust soon. Except Ratnakar, none of Sai Baba’s relatives has held any key post so far.
Only Satyajit knew of Sai inventory
A certified appraiser approved by the income-tax department had assessed the gold and silver ornaments in Yajur Mandir. The cash had been deposited in the trust’s account in the State Bank of India in Puttaparthi. Most of the gold was in the form of statues and idols.
The Baba used to accept donations from VVIPs, including top politicians and celebrities, in the chamber and would keep the same in specially-made cupboards. Only Mr Satyajit, Sai Baba’s personal assistant, knew of the inventory, and none of his family members had any information about it. Sai Baba’s nephew, Mr Ratnakar, said the purpose of the exercise was to make an inventory of the valuables within the premises of Yajur Mandir in a transparent manner. He clarified that no will had been found.
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