Overview

• Angry party workers surrounded AICC in-charge Krishna Allavaru’s car at Patna airport, and scuffles broke out before security intervened.
• State chief Rajesh Ram and legislature leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan were present; a car’s side mirror was reportedly broken and aides were assaulted, though the leaders left unhurt.
• Protesters accused senior leaders of selling tickets and objected to the Bikram pick, with some alleging a Rs 5 crore deal in viral videos; the claims are unverified.
• Supporters of Pappu Yadav were also at the scene, and student leader Manish Yadav was allegedly thrashed during the melee, according to India Today.
• Later in Patna, Congress began handing tickets at a private residence and leaders met RJD chief Lalu Prasad, with PTI reporting an amicable seat-sharing understanding that has not been formally detailed.