Uncertainty looms large on Priyanka\'s \'Ganga-Yatra\'

Uncertainty looms large on Priyanka's 'Ganga-Yatra'

ANI  |  General News 

Even as the for the East arrived in state capital on Sunday, uncertainty looms large over her proposed "Ganga-Yatra" on a steamer boat from to Varanasi, as the party is still waiting for the district administration's nod.

Vadra arrived in to hold a meeting with party workers on Sunday and as per the earlier schedule, she was to take a 140 km long, 3-day 'Ganga-Yatra' on a steamer boat, starting Monday, from Chhatnag in to Assi Ghat in

However, party sources claimed that due to certain obstructions on the proposed route, Priyanka may start her journey from Mawaiya Ghat of Karchana at 9 am on 18 March instead of Sangam at Prayagraj.

"There are many changes in the Priyanka Gandhi's programme as we have not got the administrative approval. She will first visit her paternal place and to take blessings after which she will take the water route in Ganga and will meet the poor communities living on both side of the like fishermen, farmers, Her first-night halt will be at Sitamarhi, on the second day she will visit Chunar and third day she will reach Assi Ghat at Varanasi," said Pramod Tiwari, senior

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First Published: Sun, March 17 2019. 13:55 IST