Cong expels leaders en masse to curb dissent

In a move to address internal dissent ahead of the crucial Haryana Assembly elections on October 5, the Congress party expelled 13 senior leaders on Friday for alleged antiparty activities.

The action was prompted by reports that these leaders had either rebelled or planned to contest the elections against official Congress candidates.

The Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) issued a stern notice in the afternoon, confirming the immediate expulsion of these leaders for six years. The notice, signed by HPCC president Udai Bhan stated that the party took this step to curb indiscipline and maintain unity ahead of the election. “Reports through various means of communication revealed that certain party leaders and workers were indulging in anti-party activities by contesting the ongoing Assembly elections against party candidates,” the notice read.