AYODHYA, June 30 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, who had alleged he was kept under "house arrest" for over 24 hours, was allowed to offer prayers at Hanumangarhi and the Ram temple late on Tuesday night after the Ayodhya administration lifted the restrictions.

Speaking to reporters after offering prayers, Rai sharpened his attack over the alleged embezzlement of devotees' donations at the Ram temple, alleging that "big people are being protected" and that the investigation was not impartial. "Action is being taken only against small people. The office-bearers of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust should also be investigated," he said.

Demanding that the Trust be dissolved, Rai said it should be reconstituted wit...