Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Samajwadi Party Dissolves Gorakhpur Units After Press-Meet Clash
A Samajwadi Party press conference in Gorakhpur was interrupted by a disagreement about seats.
The event was held at the Journalists Press Club on Saturday.
Party leaders said supporters of Nagina Sahani and Anshuman Singh were involved.
The argument reportedly became a scuffle, and Sahani was allegedly slapped by Kamlesh Singh, Anshuman Singh’s son.
Party members stepped in, and a video of the incident later appeared on social media.
Anshuman Singh said rivals were trying to damage his image.
Sahani accused Singh’s supporters of assault and intimidation, and alleged that some people had illegal weapons.
On Sunday, the party dissolved several of its Gorakhpur organisations, citing the incident and its stance against indiscipline.
Supporters of Nagina Sahani and Anshuman Singh allegedly clashed over seating at a Gorakhpur press conference on Saturday.
The argument reportedly escalated into a scuffle, and Sahani was allegedly slapped by Kamlesh Singh, Anshuman Singh’s son.
The event took place around 2:45 p.m. at the Journalists Press Club during a briefing on the party’s “Loktantra Bachao Saptah” campaign.
Anshuman Singh said political rivals were using the controversy to tarnish his image; Sahani accused Singh’s supporters of assault and intimidation and alleged some people carried illegal weapons.
On Sunday, the Samajwadi Party dissolved Gorakhpur district, metropolitan, city and frontal organisations; one report says the action also covered Gorakhpur-linked state executive members.
- Who
- Supporters of former district president Nagina Sahani and party leader Anshuman Singh; Sahani was allegedly slapped by Kamlesh Singh.
- What
- A seating dispute at a Samajwadi Party press conference escalated into a scuffle, followed by the dissolution of party organisations in Gorakhpur.
- When
- The clash occurred on Saturday at around 2:45 p.m.; the party announced the dissolution on Sunday, October 4.
- Where
- The Journalists Press Club in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Party leaders said the argument began over seating in a packed hall; the party said it acted against indiscipline.
Anshuman Singh’s account
Nagina Sahani’s account
What the controversy represents
Anshuman Singh’s account
Anshuman Singh said political rivals within the party were creating an unnecessary controversy to tarnish his image.
Nagina Sahani’s account
Nagina Sahani accused Anshuman Singh’s supporters of misbehaviour, assault and intimidation.
Alleged weapons at the venue
Anshuman Singh’s account
The reports do not give Anshuman Singh’s response to the weapons allegation.
Nagina Sahani’s account
Sahani alleged that some people entered the venue carrying illegal weapons.
- Party
- Samajwadi Party (SP)
- Venue
- Journalists Press Club, Gorakhpur
- Reported time
- Saturday, around 2:45 p.m.
- Campaign being discussed
- “Loktantra Bachao Saptah,” scheduled from October 2 to 8
- Alleged slap
- Nagina Sahani was allegedly slapped by Kamlesh Singh, son of Anshuman Singh
- Party action
- On Sunday, Gorakhpur district, metropolitan, city and frontal organisations were dissolved; a report also says associated state-level executive members were removed
- Anshuman Singh's account
- He said political rivals were trying to tarnish his image and create an unnecessary controversy
- Nagina Sahani's allegations
- He accused Anshuman Singh’s supporters of misbehaviour, assault and intimidation, and alleged some people carried illegal weapons
Sources
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SP dissolves its Gorakhpur units after party members clash during presser
SP dissolves district, metropolitan units in UP's Gorakhpur after press club clash
