SP Leader Shivpal Yadav Advised Chail MLA Pooja Pal to Resign. Pooja Pal Was Expelled for Violating Party Line. Her Potential Inclusion in BJP is Now a Topic of Discussion in Political Circles.
UP Politics: In Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav has made a clear statement regarding Pooja Pal, the MLA from Chail constituency. He stated that Pooja Pal should have resigned from her MLA post, but she has not done so yet. Shivpal Yadav also emphasized that it is mandatory for any MLA to maintain discipline within the party and the alliance. Strict action is taken against leaders who break discipline.
Why Was Pooja Pal Expelled?
Recently, the Samajwadi Party expelled Pooja Pal, the MLA from Chail constituency. According to the party, Pooja Pal had been consistently making statements deviating from the party line and appeared to favor the BJP. She had openly praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which displeased the SP leadership. Furthermore, she had also indulged in cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections.
This is Not Shivpal Yadav's First Attack
This is not the first time Shivpal Yadav has targeted Pooja Pal. During his visit to Etawah on August 15, he had stated that Pooja Pal would meet the same fate as BJP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and would never be able to become an MLA in the future. His statement clearly indicates the depth of the party leadership's displeasure, and action could be taken against her for any future political moves.
Pooja Pal's Political Journey
Pooja Pal is the wife of former MLA Raju Pal. After Raju Pal's murder in 2005, Pooja Pal entered politics. She contested elections on a BSP ticket and later joined the SP. She became an MLA from the Chail seat in the 2022 assembly elections. Initially, her alignment with the party was b, but over time, she started making statements that deviated from the party line.
Pooja Pal Appears Close to BJP
In recent times, Pooja Pal has been seen getting closer to BJP leaders. The SP expelled her due to her activities and statements that went against the party line. It is being discussed in political circles that she may soon join the BJP. However, Pooja Pal has not made any statement in this regard yet.
Shivpal Yadav clearly stated that if an MLA gets victory within the SP or the INDIA alliance, it is mandatory for them to adhere to the discipline of the party and the alliance. Leaders who do not follow this discipline face strict action.
Questions Arising in Political Circles
Following Pooja Pal's expulsion, several questions are being raised in political circles. On one hand, there are discussions about her proximity to the BJP, while on the other hand, attention is also being paid to SP's discipline and adherence to the party line. This matter could have an impact not only on the Chail seat but also on the political strategy of the entire state.
SP's Disciplinary Policy
The SP has repeatedly clarified that maintaining discipline within the party is the duty of every MLA. Making statements that deviate from the party line, praising an opposing party, or indulging in cross-voting are considered violations of discipline. Under this policy, Pooja Pal was expelled from the party and will not receive any political benefits in the future if she has not adhered to the party line.
