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Congress Infighting Explodes in Lucknow As Leaders Clash Publicly and Target Ally Samajwadi Party.
- •Rahul Gandhi led Congress continues to launch sharp verbal attacks on its ally Samajwadi Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
- •Leaders like Imran Masood and Rajendra Pal Gautam have been openly demanding a higher share of seats and undermining the regional party.
- •Chaos erupted at the Congress headquarters in Lucknow during the felicitation ceremony of newly appointed state president Aradhana Mishra 'Mona'.
- •A violent clash broke out involving former state president Ajay Rai and supporters of Aradhana Mishra 'Mona', resulting in shoe-throwing and physical blows.
- •Derogatory remarks were hurled at a female party leader during the brawl, exposing severe lack of discipline and respect for women within the party.
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A heated argument and physical scuffle broke out at the Lucknow headquarters during Aradhana Mishra 'Mona's felicitation ceremony after Awadh Zone President Mamata Chaudhary made remarks that angered former state president Ajay Rai, leading to derogatory language being used.
Tensions have escalated because UP Congress leaders like Imran Masood and state in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam have continuously criticized the Samajwadi Party and demanded a high number of seats, despite their upcoming alliance for the 2027 state elections.
Aradhana Mishra 'Mona', a three-time MLA from Rampur Khas and former Congress Legislature Party leader, was appointed as the new president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee on October 2, 2026, replacing Ajay Rai.
