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Congress leader accuses ex-state chief of abuse, assault at Lucknow office
A dispute at the Uttar Pradesh Congress headquarters in Lucknow has escalated into mutual accusations between party leaders. Congress member Mamta Chaudhary has alleged abusive language and physical violence by former state president Ajay Ray.
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A confrontation at the Congress party office in Lucknow has triggered a bitter internal dispute, with senior party members leveling serious allegations against each other. Mamta Chaudhary, a Congress leader, accused former Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Ray of using abusive language and resorting to physical assault during an altercation at the party headquarters. She further alleged that Ray's conduct reflected discriminatory behavior toward members from disadvantaged communities.
Ray has denied the accusations and shifted focus by filing a complaint with senior Congress leadership against Chaudhary. He has demanded party action against her, including potential expulsion from the organization, framing the dispute as a matter of internal party discipline.
The internal conflict has drawn attention from opposition parties, with the Bharatiya Janata Party characterizing the incident as evidence of discord within Congress ranks. The party has yet to issue an official statement on the matter or announce any disciplinary measures.