LUCKNOW, Aug. 3 -- Alleging corruption, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday hit out at the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh over waterlogging in several districts across the state.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the SP chief said: "Loot and corruption are at their peak in the BJP government, which has embezzled the budget in the name of smart cities, including Lucknow, which are in a shambles, while roads are dotted with potholes everywhere."

"Waterlogging and potholed roads have endangered people's lives. With Rs.20,000 crore spent in Prayagraj, what have people got except waterlogging? The water-filled deep pits have exposed the BJP government's scams and frauds," Akhilesh added.

He also criticised the government ...