'Issue being overblown': UP dy CM Maurya backs Champat Rai amid Ram Temple row

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya defended Champat Rai amid embezzlement allegations concerning the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. While acknowledging the incident's painful nature, Maurya urged against turning it into a public debate, stating investigations are underway. Meanwhile, the Faizabad Bar Association demanded the resignation of Rai and two others, threatening protests if they don't leave Ayodhya within three days.

By TOI NEWS DESK