Azamgarh, Apr 7: UP Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi accusing him of misleading Dalits.

Speaking at a rally here she alleged that Rahul performs purification rituals after meeting Dalits. She said that he washes himself with a special soap after interacting with Dalits.

Congress has strongly denied the allegations.

Rahul Gandhi has been touring Dalit areas extensively in an attempt to reach out to the community. Congress had earlier held the BSP responsible for the plight of the Dalits and backward classes in the state.