Sanjay Nirupam Expelled from Congress for Anti-party Activities
According to a leader from the Mahayuti alliance, there are indications that Sanjay Nirupam might switch parties. Former Congress leader Ashok Chavan. Nirupam’s move will likely depend on which party secures the Mumbai North West seat. With possibility of joining either the BJP or Shiv Sena.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Congress has taken disciplinary action against Nirupam for alleged anti-party activities. He has been removed from the star campaigner list. A proposal for his expulsion has been forwarded to the party high command.
Nirupam, a former Mumbai Congress president and Lok Sabha member. Has expressed discontent since Uddhav Thackeray announced the Shiv Sena candidate for the Mumbai North West constituency, where Nirupam intended to contest. There are rumors of his negotiations with the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for candidacy in the same constituency.
Sanjay Nirupam Expelled from Congress for Anti-party Activities
Nana Patole, the Maharashtra Congress chief, cited Nirupam’s derogatory statements against the party as the reason for disciplinary action, likening it to taking a contract against the party. The party does not intend to seek any explanation from Nirupam. A proposal for his expulsion has been sent to the party high command, with expectations that the disciplinary committee will carry out the expulsion.
In response, Nirupam criticized the party leadership and hinted at revealing his future plans on Thursday. He suggested that the party focus its resources on saving itself from its current financial crisis rather than expending them on him. Nirupam, who previously served as a Lok Sabha member and Mumbai Congress chief, has faced defeat in the last two general elections. He had earlier voiced opposition to the alliance between the Shiv Sena and Congress in 2019. Asserting it was not a natural fit.
