The opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday expelled ten of its leaders, including an MLA, for alleged “anti-party activities” after they chose to contest the Bihar Assembly elections against the party’s official candidates.
The action comes a day after the RJD expelled 27 leaders, including two sitting MLAs and five former legislators, for similar reasons, as the party tightens discipline ahead of the upcoming polls.
Among those expelled on Wednesday is Fateh Bahadur Singh, the MLA from Dehri, who is contesting as an independent after being denied a party ticket.
State RJD president Mangani Lal Mandal said in a statement that Singh and nine others were expelled for “anti-party activities.”
The latest list also includes state vice president Satish Kumar and former MLAs Gulam Jilani Warsi and Reyazul Haq Raju.
Reacting to the development, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya took a swipe at the RJD, saying the party might soon be left with no workers.
“At this rate, the party will soon be left without any workers as well as voters,” Malviya wrote on X, sharing the list of expelled leaders.
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The Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting scheduled for November 14.
The wave of expulsions marks growing internal dissent within the RJD as several leaders rebel over ticket distribution.
Party insiders suggest the leadership, led by Tejashwi Yadav, is attempting to send a clear message that indiscipline or defiance will not be tolerated during the high-stakes electoral battle.
Despite the internal challenges, RJD remains the principal opposition force in Bihar and is contesting as part of the INDIA bloc alliance.
The leadership hopes that firm disciplinary action will help consolidate its ranks and maintain a united front in the face of tough competition from the ruling NDA.
The latest round of expulsions underscores the tension simmering within several opposition parties in Bihar as nominations close and campaigning intensifies for the upcoming elections.
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