A wedding celebration in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district turned unexpectedly chaotic when a stage packed with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders suddenly collapsed, leaving several of them injured. The incident, which has now gone viral online, occurred as the leaders were blessing a newly-wed couple during a reception ceremony.
Celebratory Moment Turns Dramatic
The wedding reception was hosted for the brother of local BJP worker Abhishek Singh Engineer. It began like any other joyous evening music, decorations, and guests gathering to congratulate the couple. Among those attending were Ballia district BJP chief Sanjay Mishra, former MP Bharat Singh, and several local leaders.
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As the bride and groom sat on a decorated couch, leaders began stepping onto the wooden platform to offer blessings and pose for photographs. What started as a routine moment of greetings quickly took a dangerous turn. Within seconds, the stag unable to withstand the rising number of people gave way beneath them.
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Moment Captured on Camera
A video of the collapse, shared widely on social media, captures the exact moment the platform buckles. One moment the leaders stand together posing calmly, and the next moment the entire structure drops, sending them tumbling into the gap.
The footage then shows panic and confusion spreading through the hall. Guests rush forward, some shouting in shock, others scrambling to help those who had fallen. Despite the dramatic visuals, the rescue effort was quick. All individuals were pulled out safely, with only one worker reportedly sustaining a minor injury. The couple remained unharmed.
Humour and Reactions Flood Social Media
Once the clip surfaced online, social media users reacted instantly many with humour. Comments poured in such as “Heavyweight leaders, literally”, “Too much moral weight for the stage,” and “Is this a trailer for the next UP election results?” Others joked that the platform “must have been built by a government contractor,” while several viewers expressed relief that no one was seriously hurt.
BJP District President Responds
Speaking after the incident, district president Sanjay Mishra acknowledged that the platform simply wasn’t designed to hold so many people at once. He added that more individuals climbed up than initially expected, which ultimately led to the collapse. He confirmed that no serious injuries were reported.