During a visit to Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's program saw party workers clashing intensely. The clash erupted at Patna's Sadaqat Ashram on a Sunday when Rahul Gandhi arrived at the party office.
Division within the Congress ranks surfaced, quickly escalating into violence. Witnesses reported that some Congress members assaulted another worker, further heightening tensions.
Scuffle Unfolds in Rahul's Presence
On a one-day visit to Bihar, Rahul Gandhi attended an event at the Shri Krishna Memorial Hall before arriving at the Sadaqat Ashram for a strategy discussion on the 'Every House With a Congress Flag' campaign. However, the meeting descended into chaos when a disagreement between two groups of workers spiraled into a physical altercation.
Factionalism Exposed Within the Party
Local leaders revealed that this conflict was the consequence of a long-standing internal rift. Despite intervention by senior leaders, anger amongst the workers persisted, leading to an attack on a worker near the stage witnessed by Rahul Gandhi himself.
Rahul Gandhi Calls Off the Event
Considering the unfolding scenario, Rahul Gandhi decided to terminate the event prematurely and left the Sadaqat Ashram under protection. This incident has once again brought to light the internal strife facing Congress. Even as the party strives to strengthen its organization for the assembly elections, internal discord remains openly visible.
Following the incident, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Kumar addressed the media, remarking that such occurrences are unfortunate, promising an inquiry and stringent actions against those responsible. He mentioned that Rahul Gandhi's visit aimed to energize and motivate workers, but some disruptive elements attempted to sabotage the ambiance.
