Priyanka arrives in Lucknow, receives huge welcome from party workers

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi received a loud and warm welcome from party workers as she arrived in Lucknow on Friday afternoon on a three-day visit.

Thousands of Congress workers greeted Priyanka at the Chaudhary Charan Singh airport and a long winding convoy of vehicles accompanied her as she headed for the Congress headquarters, covering a distance of about 13 kilometres.

Priyanka was greeted with flowers, bouquets and slogan shouting along the route.

She offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi before reaching the party office. She also observed 'Maun Vrat' in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue registering her protest against the rising crime against women and lawlessness in the state of Uttar Pradesh

Later in the day, the Congress leader will meet party leaders, district presidents and other functionaries. She is also scheduled to interact with students, farmers, former MPs, MLAs and unemployed youth.