UP: Rahul Gandhi denied permission for roadshow in Mau, says Congress

Mau: Congress on Friday claimed that the district administration has denied permission for party vice-president Rahul Gandhi's September 11 road show in Mau.

The district administration has denied permission for the road show of in the city area, senior Congress leader Raj Kumar Rai said.

Officials have cited security concerns for denying permission, he said, adding SPG and others were still in contact with the authorities for the same.

He alleged the administration has taken this step under pressure from the Samajwadi Party-led state government.

Meanwhile, Congress workers held a protest at the Collectorate alleging discrimination and demanding their leader's road show be allowed as per schedule.