In a major disciplinary move, the Janata Dal (United) on Friday expelled twelve of its leaders from the party for a period of six years. The action was taken for their alleged role in working against the interests of the party and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners during the recently concluded Bihar assembly elections.
Expulsions Follow Internal Probe
The decision to expel the netas was announced by the party's state president, Umesh Singh Kushwaha, who also signed the expulsion letters. The crackdown followed a detailed internal inquiry conducted by a three-member committee specifically formed to look into complaints of indiscipline and anti-party activities during the polls.
The expulsions were formally approved based on the findings and recommendations submitted by this disciplinary committee, according to party insiders. The leaders now face a six-year exile from the party for their actions.
Prominent Names and Regional Spread
Among the twelve leaders shown the door is former legislator Ashok Singh. The expelled members hail from a spread of districts across Bihar, indicating that the anti-party activities were not confined to one region.
The leaders who have been expelled belong to the following districts:
- Aurangabad
- Gaya (referred to as Gayaki in the report)
- Saharsa
- Siwan
- Darbhanga
- Jehanabad
A Signal of Zero Tolerance
This sweeping action underscores the JD(U)'s intent to maintain strict discipline within its ranks, especially after a crucial electoral battle. By expelling members for acting against both the JD(U) and the NDA candidates, the party leadership has sent a strong message that sabotage and rebellion will not be tolerated.
The move is seen as an effort to consolidate the party's position and ensure loyalty ahead of future political challenges in the state. The six-year expulsion is a significant penalty, effectively removing these leaders from the party's active fold for a considerable time.
