Political Turmoil: SP Expels Rebel MLAs Amidst BJP Allegiances
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has expelled three MLAs for supporting the BJP in Rajya Sabha elections, prompting criticism from UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. He claims SP leadership is under stress and losing ground. The expelled MLAs are accused of opposing SP's ideology and may face further expulsions.
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In a significant political development, the Samajwadi Party has taken a decisive step by expelling three of its MLAs—Abhay Singh, Rakesh Pratap Singh, and Manoj Pandey—for aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Rajya Sabha elections. This move underscores internal conflicts within the SP and raises questions about the party's stability and ideological consistency.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak seized the opportunity to criticize the Samajwadi Party, highlighting their alleged internal strife and the weakening of their grassroots support. Pathak accused the SP leadership of being tense and sidetracked by its internal issues, suggesting that the BJP's inclusive approach contrasts sharply with SP's internal politics.
The expulsion decision follows allegations that the rebel MLAs displayed communal divisive tendencies and supported ideologies counterproductive to SP's socialist principles. Party president Akhilesh Yadav, displeased with the recent events, is reportedly considering further actions against other dissenting members, reaffirming the party's zero-tolerance stance on 'anti-PDA' and anti-people activities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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