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Slap Row Erupts at Samajwadi Party Press Meet in Gorakhpur, Video Goes Viral
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 10:55
Slap Row Erupts at Samajwadi Party Press Meet in Gorakhpur, Video Goes Viral
- •A Samajwadi Party press conference in Gorakhpur was disrupted by a physical altercation over seating arrangements.
- •Former district president Nagina Sahni accused Kamlesh Singh, son of party leader Anshuman Singh, of slapping him.
- •The incident occurred during a press conference for the party's 'Loktantra Bachao Saptah' campaign.
- •A video of the altercation quickly surfaced on social media, gaining widespread attention.
- •Party leaders have called the incident serious and plan to bring it to the attention of party chief Akhilesh Yadav for disciplinary action.
Key Questions Answered
The altercation erupted due to a dispute over seating arrangements inside a crowded hall at the Gorakhpur Press Club after party leader Anshuman Singh and his supporters arrived.
Nagina Sahni accused Kamlesh Singh, the son of party leader Anshuman Singh, of slapping him during the heated argument and subsequent scuffle.
The press conference was organized by SP district president Brajesh Gautam to brief the media about the party's 'Loktantra Bachao Saptah' campaign scheduled from October 2 to October 8.
