Congress Workers Clash At Uttar Pradesh Headquarters During Leadership Handover
· India · Times of India, Zee News
Supporters of outgoing Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai clashed with a group led by councillor Mamta Chaudhary at the party's Lucknow headquarters on Sunday. The confrontation, which involved physical scuffles and the throwing of shoes, occurred as party members gathered for the formal leadership transition to Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’. The dispute reportedly began when Rai’s supporters attempted to clear a path for his arrival, leading to a heated verbal exchange with Chaudhary. Although Rai initially considered leaving the venue due to the incident, he returned to complete the handover after intervention from Congress MP Imran Masood and the incoming president. Rai was notably absent from the subsequent press conference held by Mishra.
Why it matters
The public infighting highlights internal factional tensions within the Uttar Pradesh Congress unit during a critical leadership transition, potentially impacting party unity and morale.
Read the original report — Times of India
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