Bihar News: Congress Infighting Erupts at Patna Airport Over Alleged Ticket Sale, Leaders' Cars Damaged

Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, internal strife within the Congress party came to the forefront with a violent clash among party workers at Patna Airport. The incident, involving physical altercations and damage to a leader's vehicle, highlighted deep-seated discontent over ticket distribution.

The Incident Unfolds

The commotion began when Bihar Congress In-charge Krishna Allavaru, State President Rajesh Ram, and senior leader Shakil Ahmed Khan arrived at Patna Airport from Delhi. Awaiting them were agitated Congress workers who immediately surrounded the leaders, accusing them of selling the Vikram assembly seat ticket for an alleged sum of Rs 5 crore.

Escalation to Violence

The enraged workers blocked the leaders' vehicles and chanted slogans. When supporters of the leaders attempted to pacify the protestors, the situation quickly escalated from a heated argument into a full-blown physical fight. Punches and kicks were exchanged between the two factions. During the melee, the side mirror of Congress leader Shakil Ahmed Khan's car was broken, while the situation became so volatile that the leaders had to make a hasty escape from the scene.

Viral Videos and Allegations

Several videos of the incident are rapidly circulating on social media, showing furious Congress workers alleging corruption and the sale of the Vikram assembly seat ticket for Rs 5 crore. They specifically named State President Rajesh Ram and Bihar In-charge Krishna Allavaru in their accusations, while this public display of discord poses a significant challenge for the Congress party ahead of the Bihar elections, underscoring severe internal dissatisfaction.