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UP Congress Leadership Change Marred By Chaos As Ajay Rai Stages Protest After Alleged Misbehaviour At Lucknow Party Office

Lucknow: The charge-taking ceremony of the new Uttar Pradesh Congress president at the party office in Lucknow descended into chaos on Sunday after outgoing state chief Ajay Rai allegedly faced misbehaviour from a woman party leader, prompting him to stage a protest outside the office. Ajay Rai Stages Protest Rai, upset over the incident, sat outside the party office and refused to join the press…

UP Congress Leadership Change Marred By Chaos As Ajay Rai Stages Protest After Alleged Misbehaviour At Lucknow Party Office

Lucknow police report that chaos erupted at the party office following the charge-taking ceremony for the new Uttar Pradesh Congress president, Aradhana Mishra. The event turned violent when outgoing state chief Ajay Rai protested alleged misbehavior from a party leader, leading to a commotion among workers outside the office. Rai's supporters attempted to prevent him from joining the press conference, resulting in scuffles and shoe-throwing incidents.

Despite attempts by senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari to calm the situation, Rai remained outside as preparations for the press conference continued. The incident overshadowed the leadership transition, with Mishra emphasizing the importance of democracy and the Constitution, stating that protecting them was the responsibility of every citizen and Congress worker.

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