Lucknow, July 1 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, accusing the party of betraying both "Lord Ram" and Constitutional values.

Speaking at a press conference, Yadav invoked the idea of "Maryada" (boundary) and alleged that the BJP is only concerned about the flow of donations.

"The Bharatiya Janata Party is betraying Lord Ram. The first name of righteousness (Maryada) is Lord Shri Ram, and the second is the Constitution; BJP has betrayed both. The danger for the BJP is that donations or charity might stop," he said.

The remarks come amid a political storm in Uttar Pradesh over allegations of embezzlem...