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Samajwadi Party press meet in Gorakhpur disrupted by intra‑party clash

Supporters of former district president Nagina Sahani and leader Anshuman Singh clashed over seating at a Samajwadi Party press meet in Gorakhpur on Oct. 3.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:10:22 GMT

On Oct. 3, a Samajwadi Party (SP) press conference in Gorakhpur was disrupted when supporters of former district president Nagina Sahani and party leader Anshuman Singh fought over seating, PTI reported.

The meeting, convened by SP district president Brijesh Gautam at the Journalists Press Club, was meant to brief media on the party’s “Loktantra Bachao Saptah” campaign running Oct. 2‑8. Around 2:45 pm, Anshuman Singh arrived with his supporters seeking seats, prompting an argument that escalated into a scuffle. Video later posted on social media showed Sahani being slapped by Kamlesh Singh, Anshuman’s son.

Party functionaries intervened, separating the groups. Anshuman Singh said the incident was being used to tarnish his image and alleged rivals were creating controversy. Sahani accused Singh’s supporters of assault, intimidation and bringing illegal weapons. District president Gautam said the matter would be reported to SP president Akhilesh Yadav for further action, while local leader Kajal Nishad called the incident “regrettable” and urged restraint.

Key facts

The clash occurred at 2:45 pm on Oct. 3 at the Journalists Press Club in Gorakhpur. (news18.com)
Anshuman Singh, seeking an SP ticket for Gorakhpur Rural, arrived with supporters and was involved in the scuffle. (news18.com)
Sahani was allegedly slapped by Kamlesh Singh, the son of Anshuman Singh. (news18.com)
District president Brijesh Gautam said the incident would be reported to SP president Akhilesh Yadav. (news18.com)