# Samajwadi Party internal conflict in Gorakhpur > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samajwadi-party-internal-conflict-in-gorakhpur > Updated: 2026-10-03T18:45:01.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Internal friction within the Samajwadi Party surfaced during a press conference in Gorakhpur held for the ‘Loktantra Bachao Saptah’ campaign. The event, organized by District President Brajesh Gautam, was disrupted by a physical altercation involving supporters of party members. The dispute reportedly began over seating arrangements when Anshuman Singh, a candidate seeking a party ticket for the Gorakhpur Rural Assembly constituency, arrived at the venue. Former district president Nagina Sahani accused supporters of Singh of behaving rudely, slapping her, and issuing threats. Sahani further alleged that supporters brought illegal weapons to the Journalists Press Club. Anshuman Singh denied the allegations, suggesting that political rivals were attempting to tarnish his reputation. Following the scuffle, District President Brijesh Gautam stated that the matter would be reported to party president Akhilesh Yadav for further action. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Samajwadi Party leaders clash during Gorakhpur press conference Supporters of Samajwadi Party leaders Nagina Sahani and Anshuman Singh clashed over seating during a press conference in Gorakhpur, leading to an alleged physical altercation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samajwadi-party-leaders-clash-during-gorakhpur-press-conference ### 2026-10-02: Samajwadi Party faces internal unrest and political ambitions in Gorakhpur The Samajwadi Party faced internal unrest in Gorakhpur following an alleged physical altercation involving a former district president, while a suspended police constable sought the party's ticket for elections 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samajwadi-party-faces-internal-unrest-and-political-ambitions-in-gorakhpur --- Cite as: Samajwadi Party internal conflict in Gorakhpur. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/samajwadi-party-internal-conflict-in-gorakhpur