Lucknow District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash said that the Samajwadi Party`s virtual rally was held without prior permission. "Upon receiving information, a police team was sent to the SP office. Action is being taken on the basis of their report," he said, adding that Section 144 is in force in the state capital.
Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has alleged that the model code of conduct has been violated by Assam Minister Ashok Singhal by "making unconstitutional remarks".