Prahlad Modi, theyounger brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sat on dharna at the Lucknowairport on Wednesday evening, demanding the release of his supporters who havebeen arrested.
Sitting at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Prahlad Modi, whois the Vice President of All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation(AIFPSDF), questioned the functioning of Lucknow police and even threatened togo on an indefinite hunger strike if his supporters were not released.
He said that he had come to Lucknow from where he was scheduled to visitPrayagraj, Sultanpur and other districts.
"Is there a law in Uttar Pradesh that prevents people from welcomingsomeone who has come to their city? I want a copy of that order. Some policementold me that there were orders from Prime Minister's Office too. I want to seethat order as well," he told reporters.
He further said, "Unless I am shown copies of the orders, I will not movefrom here. I have also decided to proceed on a hunger strike."
Senior officials are rushing to the airport to meet Prahlad Modi.