Lucknow Standoff: Akhilesh Blocked At Jpnic As Sp Workers Clash With Police
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was prevented from entering Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) in Gomti Nagar to pay tribute on JP's birth anniversary, sparking protests. Police cited security and construction work for barricades. SP workers breached security to garland the statue; Akhilesh alleged administration was hiding something behind barriers. The confrontation highlights recurring political tensions in Uttar Pradesh.