The Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam has expelled six party workers and terminated their primary membership for alleged anti-party activities, while also barring nine rebel leaders for six years, in a sweeping disciplinary action ahead of elections.
The action was taken by state president Dilip Saikia under provisions XXV-A and B of the party constitution, signalling a firm stance against indiscipline within the organisation.
According to party sources, the six expelled members were accused of supporting and cooperating with candidates and leaders from rival political parties.
Those dismissed include Kaliabor’s Laokhowa Mandal president Gagan Chandra Mandal, West Kaliabor Mandal president Kishore Karmakar, West Kaliabor Mandal general secretary Guru Prasad Upadhyay, East Kaliabor Mandal general secretary Tushanta Kalita, Kaliabor district president of BJP SC Morcha Mani Hazarika, and BJP Tea Community Morcha general secretary Pinki Mirdha Chuna.
In a parallel crackdown, the party also expelled nine rebel leaders for a period of six years for contesting elections independently against officially nominated BJP candidates or those backed by its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners.
Among the prominent leaders facing disciplinary action is Jayanta Kumar Das, a ticket aspirant from the Dispur constituency. After being denied a party ticket, Das had publicly criticised the BJP and filed his nomination as an independent candidate.
Party insiders said the move reflects the leadership’s attempt to maintain organisational discipline and unity, particularly during a politically sensitive pre-election phase.
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