Priyanka charms snakes in Raebareli

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday met snake charmers in Raebareli constituency of Uttar Pradesh and boldly held a reptile, saying "it's fine". (Video grab)

It was not clear if she thought that it could help her learn a trick or two to charm the electorate also.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday was seen playing with snakes in her mother and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi's Lok Sabha seat of Raebareli.

According to the reports, while campaigning in Raebareli, Priyanka reached Hansa Ka Purwa village, which also housed a group of snake charmers.

Priyanka sat with the group members and played with the snakes.

A video showing Priyanka playing with snakes has gone viral on the social networking sites.

The Congress star campaigners is seen holding a snake in her hands and speaking to the snake charmers.