Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met families of farmers who died in Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The Congress leader reached Lakhimpur Kheri district on Wednesday night and met families of the deceased farmers. The Congress leader reportedly assured assistance to the families. The visit comes after high-voltage drama in Uttar Pradesh following Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was detained in Sitapur earlier on October 4. Congress delegation, including Rahul Gandhi, was briefly stopped at Lucknow airport on Wednesday. The Congress leaders were asked to travel with UP police. Rahul Gandhi and others insisted on traveling in their own vehicles. The Congress leaders were allowed to leave following which they arrived in Sitapur and eventually in Lakhimpur Kheri. Watch the full video for more details.
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