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SP Dissolves Gorakhpur Units After Party Members Clash During Press Conference
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News18•04-10-2026, 15:45
SP Dissolves Gorakhpur Units After Party Members Clash During Press Conference
- •The Samajwadi Party dissolved its district, city, frontal, and other units in Gorakhpur following a clash among party leaders at a press conference.
- •The incident occurred at the Journalists Press Club during a press conference convened by SP district president Brijesh Gautam.
- •Supporters of former district president Nagina Sahani and party leader Anshuman Singh reportedly clashed over seating arrangements, escalating into a scuffle.
- •Anshuman Singh, seeking an SP ticket for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, arrived with supporters, leading to the argument.
- •The party chief issued directives to dissolve the units, emphasizing strict action against indiscipline and advising restraint among workers.
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The Samajwadi Party dissolved its district, city, frontal, and other units in Gorakhpur following a clash among party leaders during a press conference at the Journalists Press Club.
The argument and subsequent scuffle broke out between supporters of former district president Nagina Sahani and party leader Anshuman Singh over seating arrangements at the packed venue.
The press conference had been convened by SP district president Brijesh Gautam to brief the media on the party's “Loktantra Bachao Saptah” campaign, which was scheduled from October 2 to 8.
