The 'padayatra' of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to the Raj Bhawan here 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 Gandhi will now only interact with party workers at the Rama Bai ground.
While Raj Babbar has been made the new state Congress chief, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit has been named the party's chief ministerial nominee for Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow District Magistrate Raj Shekhar told IANS that permission was sought for Gandhi;s 'padayatra' orally and was denied orally too.
"In our view such an event would not only be fraught with security risks but would also disturb public order," he added.
--IANS
md/bim/mr
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app