New Delhi, July 12 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to protect those allegedly involved in the Shri Ram Temple donation row, claiming that people had expected strict action but had instead witnessed attempts to shield the accused.

Addressing the launch of AAP's nationwide signature campaign at Japanese Park in Rohini, Kejriwal alleged that people had expected the Prime Minister to ensure strict action against those involved, but claimed that recent developments indicated attempts to protect the accused.

"People had hoped that the Prime Minister would not spare any thief and would ensure that they receive the harshest punishment. But the events of the past...