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Politics
Uttar Pradesh Congress leader accuses Ajay Rai of anti‑Dalit remarks, clash video released
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:33 PM
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A senior Congress figure in Uttar Pradesh has alleged that Ajay Rai made anti‑Dalit statements, and a video showing a subsequent clash has been released.
A prominent Congress leader in Uttar Pradesh publicly charged Ajay Rai with delivering anti‑Dalit remarks during a recent political gathering. The allegation was made in a press briefing, where the Congress representative said Rai's comments targeted the Dalit community and could inflame social tensions.
Following the charge, a video surfaced online depicting a heated confrontation between supporters of the two leaders. The footage shows verbal exchanges that quickly escalated into a physical clash, with participants pushing and shoving before security intervened.
Ajay Rai's office has not issued a statement on the accusation or the video. The Congress leader, however, urged the state administration to investigate the matter and take appropriate action to prevent further unrest.
The incident adds to a series of caste‑related controversies that have periodically surfaced in Uttar Pradesh politics, prompting calls for calm and adherence to law and order.
Following the charge, a video surfaced online depicting a heated confrontation between supporters of the two leaders. The footage shows verbal exchanges that quickly escalated into a physical clash, with participants pushing and shoving before security intervened.
Ajay Rai's office has not issued a statement on the accusation or the video. The Congress leader, however, urged the state administration to investigate the matter and take appropriate action to prevent further unrest.
The incident adds to a series of caste‑related controversies that have periodically surfaced in Uttar Pradesh politics, prompting calls for calm and adherence to law and order.