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Samajwadi Party Press Meet Descends Into Chaos Over Seating Dispute
A confrontation at a Samajwadi Party press conference in Uttar Pradesh escalated into violence when an ex-district official was allegedly slapped during a row over seating arrangements. The incident disrupted the party's media briefing on its week-long campaign.
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A press conference held by the Samajwadi Party at the Journalists Press Club turned acrimonious on Tuesday afternoon when a dispute over seating arrangements culminated in a physical altercation. The incident occurred around 2:45 pm as party officials gathered to brief media representatives about the organization's "Loktantra Bachao Saptah" (Save Democracy Week) campaign, scheduled to run from October 2 to 8.
According to reports, the confrontation involved an ex-district chief of the party, who was allegedly struck during the heated exchange. The nature of the underlying disagreement that sparked the seating row remains unclear, though witnesses indicated tensions had been building during the event's setup.
The altercation forced an abrupt halt to proceedings at the press venue, drawing attention to internal friction within the regional political outfit. The Samajwadi Party has not issued an official statement regarding the incident or the circumstances that led to the physical confrontation between attendees.
The incident comes as the party prepares to launch its democratic rights campaign, which aims to mobilize public support across Uttar Pradesh during the designated week.