Short Circuit Disrupts Mayawati's Birthday Celebrations in Lucknow
A brief electrical short circuit caused smoke during Mayawati's 70th birthday press conference at the Bahujan Samaj Party headquarters in Lucknow. The incident created a moment of panic but resulted in no injuries or casualties.
Incident Details and Immediate Response
The short circuit occurred during the final moments of the press conference on Thursday. Smoke emerged from a bulb in the room, leading to commotion among attendees. Party leaders quickly confirmed that everyone remained safe throughout the event.
Mayawati displayed remarkable composure during the disruption. She calmly resumed her speech after the incident and continued addressing the media without further interruption.
Birthday Celebrations Continue Unaffected
Despite the electrical issue, the birthday celebrations proceeded as planned. Mayawati received warm greetings from party workers and senior BSP leaders at the state office in Lucknow. Notable figures including Akash Anand and Satish Chandra Mishra joined in wishing the BSP leader on her milestone birthday.
During the press conference, Mayawati released the 21st edition of her BSP travelogue. This publication highlights the party's history and documents her leadership journey over the years.
Event Concludes Safely
The press conference concluded without further incidents, successfully wrapping up Mayawati's 70th birthday events at the BSP headquarters. The brief electrical problem did not dampen the celebratory atmosphere, and all scheduled activities were completed as intended.
Party officials have not commented on the specific cause of the short circuit or whether any electrical inspections will follow the incident. The focus remained on celebrating Mayawati's birthday and the party's ongoing political work.
