This contention was supported by some more people present at the meeting at which, the former minister and his supporters got agitated. This resulted in ugly scenes where supporters of Hooda, as well as Bhajan Lal, stood up and started shouting slogans in favour of their leaders and against the ``rival'' leader, using foul language against one another. Some workers pulled down the ``shamiana'' and tried to uproot the bamboo sticks supporting it, though in vain. The commotion lasted about 35 minutes and ultimately, about half of the 1200 odd party workers owing allegiance to the Bhajan Lal faction walked out in protest. Hooda later addressed the remaining party workers.