PM Modi's Younger Brother Prahlad Modi Sits On Dharna At Lucknow Airport - Here's Why

As per Additional General Manager (Operations) of the airport, Bhupendra Singh, Prahlad Modi arrived at Lucknow by an Indigo flight around 4 pm.

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Lucknow: Younger brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prahlad Modi on Wednesday sat on a 'dharna' at the Lucknow airport, demanding release of his supporters who were arrested by the Police. While speaking to reporters, Prahlad Modi said that he had come to Lucknow from where he was scheduled to visit Prayagraj, Sultanpur and other districts.

Prahlad Modi, who is the Vice President of All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation (AIFPSDF), was spotted at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow.

While speaking to reporters, he questioned the functioning of Lucknow police and even threatened to go on an 'indefinite hunger strike' if his supporters were not released.

"Is there a law in Uttar Pradesh that prevents people from welcoming someone who has come to their city? I want a copy of that order. Some policemen told me that there were orders from Prime Minister's Office too. I want to see that order as well," news agency IANS quoted him as saying. 

"Unless I am shown copies of the orders, I will not move from here. I have also decided to proceed on a hunger strike," he reportedly said. 

According to reports, some officials are rushing to the airport to meet Prahlad Modi. As per Additional General Manager (Operations) of the airport, Bhupendra Singh, Prahlad Modi arrived at Lucknow by an Indigo flight around 4 pm.

He sat on a dharna on the airport premises as he was unhappy over police stopping his supporters from reaching there, Singh said, adding that Prahlad Modi left after an hour and a half.

So far no official statement or reaction was available nor from airport authorities nor Police officials.

(With inputs from agencies)