With the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 on the horizon, Congress has taken strict action against its rebels. Twenty-two leaders, contesting independently against the party's directives, have been suspended for six years.
In the lead-up to the Maharashtra elections, these rebellious candidates posed a significant challenge to Congress. The suspended leaders have positioned themselves against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates in the upcoming elections.
Source: aajtak
Prominent Figures Suspended from Congress
The suspended leaders include prominent figures such as former minister Rajendra Mulak (Ramtek constituency), Yajnavalkya Jichkar (Katol), Kamal Vyavahare (Kasba), Manoj Shinde (Kopari Pachpakhadi), and Abba Bagul (Parvati). This decisive action was announced following directives from Ramesh Chennithala, the in-charge of the Congress party's All India Committee.
Source: aajtak
Source: aajtak
When is the Maharashtra Assembly Election?
Voting for the Maharashtra Assembly election is scheduled for November 20. The results for Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and other by-elections will be declared on November 23. Currently, the main contest in Maharashtra is between two coalitions: the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the Mahayuti, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).
