Archive · 23 Aug 2026
BJP Workers Clash Over Feast, One Person Injured
Two groups of workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party argued about a feast.
The argument turned into a fight early Sunday morning.
It happened near Anandapur playground.
One worker was hurt in the head.
Police said both groups later protested outside the local police station.
A local party leader said the feast was held without permission from party leaders.
He also accused organizers of taking money from local traders.
These claims were reported as allegations, not established facts.
One BJP worker suffered a head injury in a clash between rival party groups.
The confrontation occurred early Sunday at Anandapur playground in the city’s southeastern area.
Both groups later demonstrated outside Anandapur police station, police said.
Local BJP leader Arun Biswal alleged the feast lacked party leadership permission.
Biswal also alleged that fish and mutton traders were pressured for money.
- Who
- Two rival groups of Bharatiya Janata Party workers; one worker was injured. Local BJP leader Arun Biswal made allegations about the feast.
- What
- A clash over hosting a feast left one BJP worker with a head injury.
- When
- Early Sunday morning; the report was published at 13:30.
- Where
- Anandapur playground and outside Anandapur police station, in the southeastern fringes of the city.
- Why
- The clash was reportedly connected to a dispute over hosting a feast; allegations also concerned party permission and money from traders.
Police Account
Local Leader’s Allegations
Cause of the confrontation
Police Account
Police described the incident as a clash between two rival BJP groups over hosting a feast.
Local Leader’s Allegations
Arun Biswal attributed the dispute to a feast allegedly organized without permission from party leadership.
Money from traders
Police Account
The police account cited in the report did not mention money being taken from traders.
Local Leader’s Allegations
Biswal alleged that local fish and mutton traders were subjected to extortion or asked for money for the feast.
Party membership claims
Police Account
Police did not provide a view on when the feast organizers joined the party.
Local Leader’s Allegations
Biswal alleged that those behind the feast joined the BJP after May 4.
- Injured
- One BJP worker, who suffered a head injury
- Groups involved
- Two rival groups of BJP workers
- Location
- Anandapur playground, followed by a demonstration outside Anandapur police station
- Timing
- Early Sunday morning
- Dispute
- Hosting a feast
- Party leader’s allegation
- Arun Biswal said the organizers lacked permission from party leadership
- Additional allegation
- Biswal alleged that fish and mutton traders were pressured for money