Lucknow: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi began a two-day visit to his Rae Bareli constituency on Tuesday. His packed schedule includes meetings with local stakeholders, a review of development works and a visit to flood-affected areas.
He was given a warm welcome by state leadership at Amausi airport in Lucknow from where he took the road to reach Rae Bareli. On the way, he was greeted by cadres and workers in different places.
Gandhi is scheduled to chair a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) on Wednesday, where the progress of central govt schemes, pending issues and action taken on directions issued at earlier meetings are expected to come up for review.
He is also scheduled to meet bullion traders and representatives of the Central Bar Association, besides delegations of sportspersons, medical professionals and chemists. Gandhi will inaugurate development works completed at a cost of Rs 3 crore from his MP Local Area Development Scheme funds.
The Congress leader is expected to visit flood-affected areas in Shivgarh and Maharajganj to assess the situation and interact with residents. The visit comes as the party prepares for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, adding a political dimension to Gandhi’s constituency outreach.
Gandhi last visited Rae Bareli in May.
Gandhi’s flight makes go-around amid strong winds
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was aboard Air India flight AI-1717 from Delhi to Lucknow, which made a go-around at 3.45 pm due to strong winds. The aircraft landed safely in Lucknow on its second attempt at 3.55 pm.
Courtesy : TOI
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