LUCKNOW, June 5 -- On World Environment Day, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh should learn from his party about protecting the environment and cleaning rivers.

"The SP government had taken a big initiative in environment protection by planting a record number of trees in Bundelkhand. Janeshwar Mishra Park built in Lucknow on 376 acres of land is a living example of biodiversity. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Park and Janeshwar Mishra Park have trees and plants that give oxygen. An example of cleaning of rivers is Gomti Riverfront where there is a lot of activity even today in the morning and evening," Yadav said in a statement. He was the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012-201...