Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: Priyanka Gandhi, Other Congress Leaders Observe ‘Maun Vrat’ In Lucknow

As many as eight people including four farmers had died in the violence that took place on October 3. Uttar Pradesh police have so far arrested three people including Ashish Mishra, who is the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni.

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu, along with party leaders and workers, sat on a 'maun vrat' on Monday demanding the dismissal of Union Minister Ajay Mishra in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

The minister's son Ashish was arrested on Saturday by the UP Police in connection with the October 3 violence in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed. He was produced before a court late on Saturday night, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who is in the state capital, also joined the dharna at the GPO park.

The Congress party is demanding the dismissal of the Minister of State for Home for ensuring free and fair investigation in the case.