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Politics
BJP Expels Seven More Rebels, Total Reaches 49 Ahead of Local Body Polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has dismissed seven additional members for indiscipline, bringing the total number of expelled rebels to 49 as local body elections approach.
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced the removal of seven more party members for alleged anti‑party behaviour, raising the tally of expelled rebels to 49. The expulsions were made public ahead of the upcoming local body elections, signalling the party's intent to enforce strict discipline among its ranks.
Party officials said the action targets members who repeatedly flouted party directives and engaged in activities deemed detrimental to the BJP's electoral strategy. By pruning dissenters, the leadership aims to present a unified front as voters head to the polls for municipal and panchayat bodies.
The move comes as the opposition Congress has reportedly received over 80 complaints against its own rebels, with the party indicating that any disciplinary steps will be taken after the elections conclude. Analysts view the BJP's decisive step as an effort to avoid internal disruptions that could affect its performance in the crucial local contests.
While the expelled members have not publicly responded, political observers note that such large‑scale disciplinary actions are relatively rare and underscore the high stakes of the forthcoming local elections.
The BJP's disciplinary board is expected to continue monitoring party conduct, with further actions possible if additional violations emerge before the election schedule is finalized.
Party officials said the action targets members who repeatedly flouted party directives and engaged in activities deemed detrimental to the BJP's electoral strategy. By pruning dissenters, the leadership aims to present a unified front as voters head to the polls for municipal and panchayat bodies.
The move comes as the opposition Congress has reportedly received over 80 complaints against its own rebels, with the party indicating that any disciplinary steps will be taken after the elections conclude. Analysts view the BJP's decisive step as an effort to avoid internal disruptions that could affect its performance in the crucial local contests.
While the expelled members have not publicly responded, political observers note that such large‑scale disciplinary actions are relatively rare and underscore the high stakes of the forthcoming local elections.
The BJP's disciplinary board is expected to continue monitoring party conduct, with further actions possible if additional violations emerge before the election schedule is finalized.