Congress Leaders Visit Mayawati’s House Uninvited, Turned Away By Security

Two Congress leaders turned up at Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati’s house in Lucknow without an appointment on Tuesday, but were turned away by her security team.

Congress leaders Rajendra Pal Gautam and Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia reached the BSP chief’s house on Tuesday and requested a meeting with her. Her security team passed the message to the politician, one of the country’s most prominent Dalit voices, but she was unwilling to meet them.

The two politicians sidestepped media queries as to the purpose of the move, claiming it was a courtesy visit to enquire about the politician’s health. They said she had not been making public appearances, raising concerns about her health.(UPDATED ON 20TH MAY 2026)