Flying Kicks, Punches Over Samosas at PM Modi’s Lucknow Event, Shocking Video Surfaces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lucknow to commemorate former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took an unexpected turn on social media after videos from the event showed both a physical scuffle among attendees and the removal of decorative flower pots from public roads.

The Prime Minister was in the Uttar Pradesh capital on December 25 to mark Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, inaugurate a national memorial, and address a large public gathering. While the focus of the programme was meant to be on the tribute, visuals from the venue and nearby areas soon began circulating online, drawing widespread attention.

Scuffle breaks out amid crowd during event

One of the videos, which surfaced hours after the programme, shows a brief but intense altercation in the crowd area. According to claims shared alongside the footage, the argument reportedly began over the distribution of refreshments, with samosas allegedly not reaching some attendees.

In the clip, three men are seen confronting another individual before the situation turns violent. The man falls over a row of chairs as he is slapped, punched and kicked repeatedly. Narendra Modi can be heard speaking in the background while the scuffle unfolds, suggesting the incident occurred during the live event. The clash appears to subside moments later as people nearby intervene and the crowd settles.

Viral post adds sharp commentary

The video was shared widely on X, formerly Twitter, with a caption that read, "One Nation One Samosa. Just watched this Chaotic Video from a Modi event in Lucknow - ardent supporters throwing punches allegedly over samosas!" The post quickly gained traction, with many users expressing shock over the visuals and questioning crowd management at large political gatherings.

While there has been no official confirmation on what triggered the altercation, the footage has fuelled debate online about arrangements made for such high-profile public events.

Separate clip shows flower pots being taken

Adding to the online discussion, another video from Lucknow emerged later the same day. Shot after the Prime Minister had left the city, the footage shows people stopping along roads used for the event and picking up decorative flower pots placed as part of the beautification exercise.

The clip shows individuals casually lifting the pots and carrying them away, further intensifying conversations on social media. Many users linked the two incidents, arguing that both reflected poorly on civic behaviour during major public programmes.

Focus shifts from tribute to crowd conduct

Although the visit was meant to honour Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy and ideals, the viral videos shifted public attention away from the memorial and speech to the conduct of a section of the crowd. Together, the clips sparked a wider debate on event management, public responsibility and the challenges of handling massive gatherings during political functions.