The Samajwadi Party (SP) has expelled three of its MLAs for cross-voting and rebellion during the Rajya Sabha elections. The expelled MLAs are Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh, and Manoj Kumar Pandey.
UP Politics: Uttar Pradesh politics is once again abuzz with speculation regarding the future of the three recently expelled Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs – Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh, and Manoj Kumar Pandey. These leaders voted for the BJP candidate in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, defying party lines, leading to their expulsion from the SP.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak's statement regarding the possibility of these leaders joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ignited further political debate.
SP Upheaval and the BJP's Indication
The SP expelled the three MLAs, labeling them as supporters of an "anti-party" ideology, for voting against the party in the Rajya Sabha elections. The party alleges that these MLAs violated socialist values and betrayed the party's trust during the voting process. In response, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak launched a b attack on the SP.
He stated: "The SP is completely marginalized today. It is humiliating its own workers and representatives. The party leadership is under stress and their position is shaky. People still haven't forgotten the hooliganism during the SP's rule."
BJP Welcomes All Public Representatives – Brajesh Pathak
When asked about the possibility of the expelled MLAs joining the BJP, Brajesh Pathak, with a smile, hinted politically: "Wait, we will meet again from time to time. We wholeheartedly welcome all public representatives. Our government stands with them and will ensure they face no difficulties." Political analysts interpret this statement as a signal of the potential entry of these MLAs into the BJP.
Why Were These MLAs Expelled?
The SP, in an official statement, said these MLAs supported communal and divisive politics and held anti-farmer, anti-woman, anti-youth, and anti-working-class ideologies. The most crucial reason was their violation of the party whip during the Rajya Sabha elections by voting for the BJP candidate, causing embarrassment to the SP.
A major question remains: Will the expelled MLAs retain their assembly membership? The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, concerning the anti-defection law, applies. According to this law, expulsion from a party can jeopardize a member's legislative position, especially if a complaint is filed against them with the Speaker.
