LUCKNOW, March 11 -- A rally orgainsed by the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) and the Bhim Army on Monday threw traffic movement off the track as party workers marched towards Vidhan Bhawan as part of a protest.

The traffic police putting in place several restrictions and diversions didn't make much difference as all roads leading to Hazratganj remained chock-a-block. Commuters, especially students who were appearing for board examinations, bore the brunt of the barricaded roads.

The situation came under control only after 12 pm, when the rally ended with the party workers handing over a memorandum to additional deputy commissioner of police (Central) Manisha Singh and Hazratganj SHO Vikram Singh.

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