India, June 30 -- Amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged embezzlement of Ram Janmabhoomi temple donations, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai on Tuesday alleged that he was arrested by the police after arriving in Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Ram temple with a party delegation.

The Uttar Pradesh Congress also alleged that its state president, Ajay Rai, had been placed under house arrest in Ayodhya, calling the move a "cowardly attempt."

Reportedly, Rai had travelled to Ayodhya with a Congress delegation for a scheduled visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. However, soon after reaching the city, he was allegedly taken into custody by the police.

Reacting to the incident, Rai attacked the Uttar Pradesh government in a post on...