On SP leader Moeed Khan, the main accused in the gang rape of a minor girl, Faizabad (Ayodhya) MP Awadhesh Prasad said, "As far as this incident is concerned, it is very painful and shameful. All the people involved in this incident should be investigated, the truth should be found out, and whoever is guilty, action should be taken with full force against them. And as far as the victim is concerned, our party completely stands with the victim. It is unfortunate that the Bharatiya Janata Party is doing politics on this. I humbly request that such people know that this is not a moment for politics... Innocents should not be framed, and DNA tests should be conducted. She (the victim) should be helped financially as well. I have never allowed anyone to come near me who has even the slightest connection with the crime. I have never taken any kind of help from them. As far as the photo (with the accused) is concerned, Lakhs of people click pictures with us, take selfies, etc. The BJP should not do this kind of politics..."