The Economic Times

Short circuit during Mayawati's press conference in Lucknow fills room with smoke, no one injured

A brief panic erupted at a press conference in Lucknow on Thursday. Smoke filled the room during Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati's 70th birthday event. The incident occurred due to a short circuit from a fused bulb. Party leaders confirmed no casualties were reported. Mayawati and all attendees were safe.