Ayodhya, June 25 -- As the controversy surrounding alleged financial irregularities at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust intensifies, Acharya Himanshu Maharaj of Hindu Dham in Ayodhya has emerged as a vocal defender of the Uttar Pradesh government's ongoing investigation.

His remarks serve as a direct rebuttal to opposition figures, notably Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh, who have demanded that the case be transferred from state-level oversight to federal agencies like the CBI or ED.

Speaking to ANI, Acharya Himanshu Maharaj emphasised that the investigation is currently active and that calling for an FIR before the probe is complete is premature.

"The investigation is currently underway... While the incident has...