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Shoes Thrown as Anti‑Ajay Rai Slogan Sparks Clash on New UP Congress Chief’s First Day
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 11:36 PM
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A scuffle erupted at the Uttar Pradesh Congress headquarters when supporters shouted an anti‑Ajay Rai slogan, leading to shoes being hurled on the new state chief’s inaugural day.
On his first day in office, the newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress chief faced an unexpected disturbance at the party’s state headquarters. A group of activists began chanting an anti‑Ajay Rai slogan, a reference that quickly inflamed tensions among party workers.
The chant provoked a heated reaction, and several participants responded by throwing shoes at the speakers. Security personnel intervened to restore order, and the incident escalated into a brief scuffle before calm was re‑established.
Party officials later condemned the incident, describing it as a breach of party discipline and urging members to resolve differences through dialogue rather than violence. No serious injuries were reported, and the headquarters resumed its routine activities after the matter was contained.
Analysts note that the episode reflects lingering factionalism within the state unit, especially surrounding the influence of senior leader Ajay Rai. The new chief’s administration is expected to address internal dissent to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
The chant provoked a heated reaction, and several participants responded by throwing shoes at the speakers. Security personnel intervened to restore order, and the incident escalated into a brief scuffle before calm was re‑established.
Party officials later condemned the incident, describing it as a breach of party discipline and urging members to resolve differences through dialogue rather than violence. No serious injuries were reported, and the headquarters resumed its routine activities after the matter was contained.
Analysts note that the episode reflects lingering factionalism within the state unit, especially surrounding the influence of senior leader Ajay Rai. The new chief’s administration is expected to address internal dissent to prevent similar disruptions in the future.