Prayagraj, July 4 -- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad defended the investigation into the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, saying that corruption cases are being exposed and acted upon under the present government, unlike in the past.

Speaking to ANI in Prayagraj, Nishad on Friday said corruption had existed earlier as well, but alleged that such cases were suppressed and those involved received protection.

"Corruption existed in the past too, but everything used to be hushed up. There was protection [for the corrupt]. In our tenure, however, these cases are being exposed, and punishments are being handed out. One should have faith in the investigation. Instead of making statements to shield the accused and mislead the...