Overview
- The collapse occurred on November 26 at Ramlila Ground in Ballia during a reception for the brother of local BJP worker Abhishek Singh Engineer.
- BJP district president Sanjay Mishra, former MP Bharat Singh, representative Vishram Singh and former district general secretary Surjit Singh were among those on the platform.
- Mishra said the plywood stage lacked proper support and failed after too many people stepped on it at once.
- No serious injuries were reported, the bride and groom were unharmed and one party worker sustained a minor injury.
- Footage of the incident spread widely on social media, drawing a mix of humorous reactions and safety concerns.