Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit out at Congress for its protest by party leaders in black clothes alleging that this shows their opposition to the Ram Mandir construction. Talking to media in New Delhi, Mr Shah said that the Congress's protest over issues of action of Enforcement Directorate and price rise are only excuses. He said, the day of August 5 was chosen for protest by Congress leaders because the foundation of Shri Ram Janambhoomi was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same day.<br />''<br />''Union Home Minister said that Mr Modi peacefully resolved an over 550-year dispute which was associated with the faith of crores of people. Mr Shah said, Congress is not leaving the politics of appeasement despite facing repeated defeat in polls. Speaking about the ED investigation in the National Herald case, the Home Minister said that everybody should respect the law and order in the country.<br />''<br />''<br />