He said that he had come to Lucknow from where he was scheduled to visit Prayagraj, Sultanpur and other districts.

"Is there a law in Uttar Pradesh that prevents people from welcoming someone who has come to their city? I want a copy of that order. Some policemen told me that there were orders from Prime Minister's Office too. I want to see that order as well," he told reporters.

He further said, "Unless I am shown copies of the orders, I will not move from here. I have also decided to proceed on a hunger strike."

Senior officials are rushing to the airport to meet Prahlad Modi.