New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- UP Congress chief Ajay Rai was reportedly detained on Thursday ahead of his planned protest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Varanasi visit.

A video showing police official sat Rai's residence was shared by news agency PTI.

PM Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Thursday (September 11), according to an official press release.

In Varanasi, PM Modi will host the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is on a State Visit to India from September 9 to 16.

During the bilateral discussions, the two leaders will review the full spectrum of cooperation, with particular focus on development partnership and capacity building.

They are also expected to discuss opportunities for expanding...