After Priyanka Gandhi Vadra rode pillion on a scooter in Uttar Pradesh last week, the incident has remained fresh in the news.
Soon after, the police issued a challan against Rajdeep Singh whose scooter was driven by Congress leader Dheeraj Gurjar. Videos of their ride showed that both Vadra and Gurjar were not wearing helmets.
The duo drove to the residence of former IPS officer SR Darapuri, who was arrested for protesting against the amended Citizenship Act last week.
Speaking to ANI, Singh recounts, "I was going towards Polytechnic crossing when I saw Priyanka and Dheeraj Gurjar. Dheeraj requested for my scooter because Priyanka belongs to such a big family. I could not refuse to give her my vehicle
"On December 29, I got to know about challan from the news...I will pay challan amount myself. I cannot take the challan amount from Priyanka or Congress," Singh told ANI.
However, he may not have to do that. According to another ANI report, the Lucknow Congress committee president Mukesh Singh Chauhan on Tuesday took donations from locals here in order to collect money for paying the challan amount.
A high-voltage drama had unfolded in Lucknow after Priyanka Gandhi alleged she was stopped and manhandled by police personnel when she resisted their attempt to stop her from visiting the residence of Darapuri, arrested in connection with anti-citizenship law protests in the state.
They rode the scooty for almost 30 minutes to reach their destination.
(With inputs from agencies)
