Lucknow, March 28 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission, Aparna Yadav, on Friday met Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali and extended her wishes on the occasion of 'Alvida namaz' and the upcoming Eid festival.

Speaking to ANI, Yadav emphasised the importance of unity and said, "We are people of 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb' and celebrate all festivals together, that is why I came here today to meet Maulana. I wished him on for 'Alvida namaz' and wished him for Eid."

Earlier in the day, the Sambhal administration issued instructions to ensure that 'Alvida namaz' is offered only at Eidgahs and mosques, avoiding road congregations. Stringent security measures were taken to maintain l...