Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 15:21 IST
Mayawati’s 70th birthday press conference saw chaos after a short circuit caused smoke, but security quickly ensured her safety and no injuries occurred.

Mayawati turns 70 today. (Photo Credit: X)
A short circuit at Mayawati’s 70th birthday presser led to chaos and confusion. The incident happened while the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo was giving a press conference. The short circuit led to smoke filling the room, sending the people inside into panic. Thankfully, a tragedy was averted, and no one was injured.
In videos of the incident, Mayawati is seen noticing the smoke and asking someone to switch off the thing that was causing the smoke.
As per reports, security personnel took control of the situation and managed to get things under control.
बहन कुमारी मायावती जी की प्रेस कांफ्रेंस में शॉर्ट सर्किट से अफरातफरी. प्रेसवार्ता समाप्त होने के ठीक पहले हुआ शॉर्ट सर्किट। सुरक्षाकर्मियों ने स्थिति को संभाला. हाल में धुआं धुआं सा छा गया. सुरक्षाकर्मियों के घेरे ने पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री बहन जी को बाहर निकाला।#Mayawati pic.twitter.com/FeRyh0yX7e— Arun_Jatav (@arunnigam52) January 15, 2026
A security cordon escorted the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister out of the room.
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Delhi, India, India
First Published:
January 15, 2026, 15:20 IST
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