Lucknow: The 'padayatra' of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to the Raj Bhawan in Lucknow on Friday has been cancelled as officials have not given permission for the event.
The event was planned ahead of assembly elections due early next year.
Congress sources said Rahul will now only interact with party workers at the Rama Bai ground.
Lucknow District Magistrate Raj Shekhar told IANS that permission was sought for Gandhi;s 'padayatra' orally and was denied orally too.
The event was planned ahead of assembly elections due early next year.
Congress sources said Rahul will now only interact with party workers at the Rama Bai ground.
Lucknow District Magistrate Raj Shekhar told IANS that permission was sought for Gandhi;s 'padayatra' orally and was denied orally too.
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