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Scuffles erupt at Congress office in Lucknow over internal dispute
Supporters of rival faction members clashed at the Indian National Congress headquarters in Lucknow on Monday, with the confrontation turning physical after inflammatory remarks were exchanged.
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A heated altercation broke out at the Congress party office in Lucknow between supporters of two party figures, Ajay Ray and Mamta Chaudhary, disrupting proceedings at the headquarters.
The incident escalated when Chaudhary's faction used derogatory language against Ray, prompting his supporters to stage a physical protest. Witnesses said the situation became tense as supporters of both sides confronted each other inside the office premises.
The clash reflects ongoing internal tensions within the state Congress unit. Party officials have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident or the underlying cause of the dispute between the two factions.
Uttar Pradesh Congress has been grappling with organizational challenges and factional disputes in recent months. The Lucknow headquarters incident adds to concerns about maintaining party discipline and unity ahead of upcoming political activities in the state.
Party officials did not immediately clarify whether any formal action would be taken against those involved in the altercation.