An unexpected scuffle over samosas broke out during a public event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred while the Prime Minister was delivering his speech, and the video has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread reactions.
Incident During Vajpayee Birth Anniversary Event
The event was organised in Lucknow to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Modi attended the programme after inaugurating the Vajpayee memorial and addressed the gathering.
However, during the meeting, a dispute erupted among some attendees over the distribution of samosas. When a few people reportedly did not receive the snacks, the argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation.
Fight Caught on Camera
According to visuals circulating online, three individuals were seen attacking each other with punches and kicks. One person fell onto the rows of chairs amid the chaos. Notably, the scuffle took place while PM Modi’s speech continued in the background, making the incident even more striking.
Security personnel and organisers later intervened to restore order at the venue.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
Soon after the video surfaced online, netizens reacted with a mix of sarcasm and criticism. While some users commented that “samosas seem more important than politics,” others mocked the incident using hashtags like #OneNationOneSamosa.
The incident has sparked debate about crowd management and discipline at high-profile public events.
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