LUCKNOW, March 12 -- Dalits are facing their worst time under the BJP as atrocities against them are at their peak, the Congress alleged on Wednesday, citing a recent case in Bhadohi district that occurred two days ago.

Addressing a press conference, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai said crimes against Dalits had increased under the Yogi government. "Two days ago, an attempt was made to set Jaslal Saroj ablaze in Bhadohi. The state government wants to eliminate not poverty but the poor, but the Congress is committed to the security of Dalits," he said.

Rajendra Pal Gautam, chairman of the All India Congress Committee Scheduled Castes Department, said millions sacrificed their lives for independence but never dreamt of...