UP woman storms BJP office event, slaps leader over Rs 4.5 lakh dispute
India Today
A BJP felicitation event in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj turned chaotic when a woman stormed the venue, accusing a party functionary of cheating her of lakhs. What followed shocked those present.
A felicitation programme at a BJP office in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district descended into chaos on Wednesday after a woman stormed the venue, accused a party functionary of cheating her of lakhs, and assaulted him in front of party workers.
The incident took place at the BJP office, where a programme had been organised to congratulate nominated councillors and party office-bearers. The event had barely begun when the woman entered the premises and confronted a party functionary over an alleged financial dispute.
Eyewitnesses said she slapped the leader and attempted to drag him out by his collar, triggering panic at the venue. Dozens of people present rushed to intervene, but the situation quickly escalated into a heated confrontation.
The woman alleged that she had handed over around Rs 4.5 lakh in the name of LIC deposits, but the accused never deposited the money and instead misappropriated it. She had been demanding the return of her money for a long time, and on Wednesday, she arrived at the event with her son.
Both of them insisted on immediate repayment, even as party workers tried to calm the situation. The argument soon turned aggressive, with reports of scuffles, verbal abuse, and even slippers being used during the altercation.
Police reached the spot after being alerted and managed to bring the situation under control. The woman and others involved in the dispute were escorted out of the BJP office, allowing the programme to resume after nearly an hour of disruption.
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