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Last updated on: April 29, 2014 10:24 IST
These two kids waited for more than two hours to meet Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi at Jagdishpur, near Rae Bareli. As soon as they learnt of her arrival, they seemed to get ready to garland her.

Rediff.com’s Reuben NV, who is in Lucknow to cover the poll campaigning, came across little children at election rallies and on the streets raising slogans and cheering political leaders. Many of them looked amused, some excited, while other seemed simply bored.

Political campaigning may be a thing for grown-ups but that hasn’t stopped the young ones from doing their bit this election season.

They may not fully comprehend why they are cheering a particular party or why they accompany their parents to hear a particular leader speak, but nevertheless kids have not been able to stay away from all the election hurly burly.

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As political parties go all out to impress the electorate with tall promises, children too have been drawn into the poll frenzy.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

Last updated on: April 29, 2014 10:24 IST

Standing by the roadside wearing Aam Aadmi Party caps, these young supporters seem amused to see actor-turned-politician and AAP candidate Jaaved Jaaferi lead a padyatra in Lucknow.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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Aam Aadmi Party candidate Jaaved Jaaferi had the support of these two enthusiastic boys who joined his padyatra on bicycles.

Jaaferi is pitted against BJP president Rajnath Singh and Congress candidate Rita Bahuguna Joshi in this VVIP constituency.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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A father and daughter share a smile as an AAP candidate addresses a rally in Lucknow.

Jaaved Jaaferi, the AAP candidate from Lucknow, who spent nearly three weeks in Lucknow, said that in this duration he has “seen and learnt a lot.”

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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Election speeches can be boring and this boy does not seem to be too interested in what is being said by Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who addressed a rally in Rae Bareli.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

Last updated on: April 29, 2014 10:24 IST

It's not everyday that you get to meet or shake hands with Congress' star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi. These girls seemed thrilled to meet Priyanka as she interacted with the crowds at a rally in Jagdishpur.     

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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A boy at a tea stall watches AAP’s Jaaved Jaaferi lead a padyatra in Lucknow.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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The mother of this child was all ears to what AAP’s Jaaved Jaaferi had to say during his rally in Lucknow, but the little one clearly wasn’t too interested.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

Last updated on: April 29, 2014 10:24 IST

The Aam Aadmi Party’s rallies in Lucknow saw several youngsters participate vigorously. This boy seemed convinced about AAP’s candidature from Lucknow as he waived the party flag and raised its slogan.   

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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Three friends pose for a photograph as they participate in AAP Lucknow candidate Jaaved Jaaferi’s padyatra.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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A boy stands on a chair for a better view of Congress President Sonia Gandhi who addressed a rally at Rae Bareli.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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This little kid at Priyanka Gandhi’s rally seemed happy to smile for the camera.  

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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Curious kids gather at Fauji charaha near Jagdishpur where Priyanka Gandhi addressed a rally.

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DON'T MISS: Baccha party joins campaign trail in UP

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Two kids in school uniforms at Fauji charaha near Jagdishpur after Priyanka Gandhi left following a rally.