Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14 (ANI): Mumbai Congress has moved to the Bombay High Court against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai Police and others for allegedly denying permission for party leader Rahul Gandhi's rally on December 28.

A hearing is expected on December 14 in Bombay High Court.

Also Read | IIT-Delhi Develops RT-PCR Base Kit That Tests New COVID-19 Variant Omicron in 90 Minutes.

Mumbai Congress chief, Bhai Jagtap, said, "We don't understand why permission is not given to us? If they are concerned about COVID19, we have already told them in our letter that we'll adhere to COVID19 guidelines. Since there's not much time left, we had to approach the court for permission." (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)