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Congress Leader Accuses Ex-Chief of Abusive Language During Lucknow Dispute
Mamata Chaudhary has come forward with allegations following a confrontation at a Congress party event in Lucknow, claiming she faced abusive language and accusing former party chief Ajay Ray of anti-Dalit behavior.
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Congress leader Mamata Chaudhary has lodged serious accusations against former party chief Ajay Ray and his supporters following an altercation that erupted during a recent Congress presidency ceremony in Lucknow. Chaudhary characterized the incident as anti-Dalit in nature, stating that she was subjected to offensive language during the confrontation.
In her account of the dispute, Chaudhary alleged that she faced abusive remarks from Ray's faction, describing the behavior as harassment. The confrontation has drawn attention within party circles, with questions being raised about internal discipline and conduct standards.
Chaudhary indicated that the matter would be escalated to senior party leadership, with plans to lodge a formal complaint with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the Congress organization's internal structure and governance mechanisms.
The altercation underscores broader concerns about intra-party conflicts within the Congress, particularly regarding treatment of party members from marginalized communities and workplace conduct expectations among senior party functionaries.