The Congress party has expelled 13 leaders for six years due to their involvement in anti-party activities. All these leaders are running in the elections as independent candidates. The expelled leaders include Naresh Dhande, Pradeep Gill, Sajjan Singh Dhull, Sunita Bhattan, Rajeev Mamuram Gondar, Dayal Singh Sirohi, Vijay Jain, Dilbag Sandil, Ajit Phogat, Abhijeet Singh, Satbir Ratera, Neetu Maan, and Anita Dhull Badsikri.
A statement from Haryana Congress mentioned that reports from various sources indicated that some leaders and workers are involved in activities against the party and are contesting against the party’s official candidates in the Assembly elections. To maintain discipline within the party, these leaders have been expelled for six years.
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Challenging Their Own Party Candidates in 12 Seats
Dilbag Sandil is contesting from Uchana, Naresh Dhande from Guhla, Pradeep Gill from Jind, Sajjan Singh Dhull and Sunita Bhattan from Pundri, Anita Dhull from Kalayat, Vijay Jain from Panipat Rural, and Ajit Phogat from Dadri as independent candidates. Other candidates include Rajeev Mamuram from Nilokheri, Dayal Singh Sirohi also from Nilokheri, Abhijeet Singh from Bhiwani, Satbir Ratera from Bawani Khera, and Neetu Maan from Prithla.
Congress Expelled Three Other Leaders Earlier
Before this, Congress had expelled Chitra Sarwara, Rajesh June, and Sharda Rathore. Chitra Sarwara is running from Ambala Cantt, despite her father receiving a party ticket. Rajesh June is contesting from Bahadurgarh, and Sharda Rathore has filed her nomination from Ballabgarh.
The Congress faced dissatisfaction from leaders who wanted to contest the elections but were denied tickets. While the party managed to calm some of the disgruntled leaders, others rebelled, leading to their expulsion from the party.