Haridwar, July 12 -- Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj and National Commission for Backwards Classes (NCBC) chairperson Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti have called for a thorough investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Dham temple, asserting that those "trifling with matters of faith" will not be spared.

Speaking on the matter to ANI, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj backed the demand for a high-level probe and emphasised that temples should be free from government administration.

"Hemant Dwivedi has urged the government to immediately order an inquiry into the irregularities at the Badrinath Temple and has ensured that an FIR is promptly registered against the perso...