LUCKNOW, Aug. 8 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of neglecting flood victims while being "entangled in its own conflicts."

In a statement issued on Friday, Yadav said: "Floods have wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh and the condition of 22 districts is very bad with Ganga, Yamuna, Rapti, Saryu and Ghagra overflowing. "Many people have lost their lives. Apart from food shortage, people are desperate for medicines and treatment. The condition of animals is even worse. Government arrangements are nowhere to be seen," he said.

"There is no one to look after the flood victims even as the BJP government is entangled in internal conflicts. Flood victims are stranded at many places. It is t...