New Delhi, June 20 -- Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution B. L. Verma on Saturday reacted to the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, asserting that some political parties were attempting to "do politics" over the issue and defended the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh under the current government.

Referring to the matter, he said, "...Some people want to do politics over it - people who had fired bullets on innocent 'karsevaks' when they were in power, people who always opposed Ram Mandir. Such people do not have the right to speak up. It is the Yogi Govt which is known for its law and order. SIT is investigating this, and culprits won't be spared."

The Minister also highlighted ...