Several districts experienced traffic chaos on the roads due to the rush, leading to temporary blockages. The deployment of police forces and proper management on the roads helped clear the blockades swiftly.
Directives have been given to maintain a strict vigil during prayer times at major mosques in several districts of Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, route diversions have been put in place to manage the flow of heavy vehicles.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar heaped praise on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a convocation ceremony in Greater Noida on Sunday. Dhankar said his regime was a "role model of role models".
UP sends a maximum 80 Lok Sabha members to the Parliament. The Samajwadi Party is also holding a training camp on booth management and other important aspects for its cadre ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal today questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the killing of people in police custody and asked whether he was worried over such incidents.