New Delhi, June 15 -- Amid the political controversy surrounding Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav allegedly insulting BR Ambedkar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday launched a scathing attack at the party, accusing them of showing disrespect to anyone other than its chief.

Hussain criticised the RJD over the recent controversy surrounding Lalu Yadav's birthday celebrations, alleging an insult to Dr BR Ambedkar.

He alleged that the RJD chief had placed Ambedkar's picture near his feet during his birthday celebration, noting that it was "not acceptable" to insult Baba Saheb in the guise of his birthday celebration.

"On one side, Lalu Yadav talks about social justice, and on the other, ...