Landmark ruling: BAPS welcomes DOJ decision to close investigation of Akshardham temple in New Jersey; full statement

The U.S. Department of Justice closed its investigation into BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and the Akshardham temple's construction, prompting varied reactions. While BAPS welcomed the decision, emphasizing the temple's dedication and values, the Hindu American Foundation expressed relief but also outrage over the vilification endured by the Hindu community during the four-year investigation following allegations of forced labor and wage violations.