Rahul Gandhi To Begin Two-Day Rae Bareli Visit Today

(MENAFN- IANS) Rae Bareli, Sep 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to arrive in his parliamentary constituency of Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday for a two-day visit.

During his visit, Gandhi will chair a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA).

During this, he is scheduled to review ongoing development works and take stock of the situation in flood-affected areas.

Officials said preparations have been made to present a detailed update on the progress of various government development schemes, along with pending cases and issues requiring attention during the DISHA meeting. A department-wise report is also being prepared on the action taken so far on directions issued during the previous meeting.

The previous DISHA meeting was chaired by Amethi MP Kishori Lal Sharma.

Apart from reviewing development-related matters, Gandhi is expected to visit flood-affected areas in Shivgarh and Maharajganj during his two-day tour, sources said. He is likely to interact with residents in the affected areas, hear about the problems being faced by local people and assess the damage caused by the recent floods.

Administrative officials are also compiling information from various departments so that the progress of development schemes and the status of pending matters can be placed before the meeting.

Gandhi's visit comes as Rae Bareli continues to focus on development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. His interaction with residents is expected to provide an opportunity to take direct feedback from people regarding the challenges they are facing.

Earlier, Gandhi had visited Uttar Pradesh on a two-day tour on May 19 and 20. During that visit, he inaugurated a marriage hall constructed using funds from his Member of Parliament (MP) fund in Bachhrawan in Rae Bareli.

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