Patna, June 17 -- Union Minister for State Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday criticised RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav for insulting Dr BR Ambedkar's image during his birthday celebrations.

The Union Minister said that rather than apologising for his "grave sin," RJD is trying to justify the act.

In a statement, Nityanand Rai said, "Lalu Prasad Yadav insulted Baba Sahab's picture by placing it on his feet on his birthday has been seen across the country. This is the reality and the real face of Lalu Prasad Yadav and his party RJD but even after insulting Baba Sahab Ambedkar, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Former Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav show arrogance instead of apologising to the country."

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanan...