Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other Congress MPs plan to visit violence-hit Sambhal despite restrictions.

Holding up a copy of the Constitution, Priyanka took oath as a Lok Sabha MP on Thursday to begin her journey as an elected representative of the people five years after she joined active politics.

As the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, prepares to visit the violence-hit Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, the local administration has reiterated restrictions on the entry of outsiders into the area until December 10.

Congress MP Imran Masood announced that Rahul Gandhi will visit Sambhal tomorrow, departing from Delhi in the morning to meet with victims. Congress MP Imran Masood said, "Rahul Gandhi is going to Sambhal tomorrow.

Those aware of the development said the prohibitory orders being enforced in Sambhal will be effective till December 10

Security has been tightened following reports of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Sambhal on Wednesday.

The Moradabad divisional commissioner said senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit could lead to a "provocation" in an otherwise "normal situation"

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have restricted entry to violence-hit Sambhal until 10 December, urging Rahul Gandhi to reconsider his visit. Officials aim to prevent further tensions following recent clashes that left five dead and multiple injuries during an ASI survey at a mosque.