Updated On: 19 May, 2024 10:40 AM IST | Barabanki | mid-day online correspondent
Kumar said that taking cognisance of the letter by Punia, the district administration had granted permission for Baghel`s public meeting on May 18

Rahul Gandhi. Pic/PTI
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday claimed that authorities did not permit Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s helicopter to land in Barabanki where he had to attend a rally, but the district administration denied the allegation as "baseless", reported news agency PTI.
Addressing the Nyay Sankalp rally organised in Haidergarh here, Baghel alleged that Rahul Gandhi could not come to Barabanki as the district administration did not issue permission for the landing of his helicopter till late at night as the BJP was "scared" of Gandhi.