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8216;8216;She had come here for some private engagement,8217;8217; Sonia said when asked if Priyanka was in Allahabad for a launch in active politics. Priyanka arrived in the city around 10 am and was closetted with Sonia at Anand Bhawan till late in the day. Until then, supporters gathered in front of the building. A number of NSUI workers and senior Congress leaders lined up on the road leading to Anand Bhawan as word spread. Within hours, a group claiming to be from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad waved black flags and shouted slogans asking Sonia to go back. They were later driven out by lathi-wielding Seva Dal activists of the Congress.

The Congress president insisted it was a private meeting but it was a procession of sorts as mother and daughter left for the Babatpur airport. Hundreds lined up on the roadside and Sonia and Priyanka waved from the car.

Sonia said talks were on with the BSP but nothing had been decided yet. 8216;8216;Batcheet jari hai,8217;8217; was all she would say.