BJP expels 22 members for anti-party activities in Nanded ahead of civic polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled 22 members in Nanded for anti-party activities ahead of the Maharashtra local body elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, reported the PTI. According to a party statement, several aspirants who were denied BJP tickets switched allegiance to rival parties and filed nominations against official BJP candidates. Some members campaigned for rivals The statement added that some of the expelled members were also found actively campaigning for opposing contestants, further undermining party unity, as per the PTI. The expulsion orders were issued by the city unit president, Amarnath Rajurkar. Ticket aspirants prompt action The BJP reportedly received a large number of applications from aspirants seeking party tickets for the civic elections. Many applicants waited until the final stages for the party’s decision, and several disgruntled aspirants joined other political outfits. In response, the BJP initiated disciplinary action to safeguard party interests ahead of the polls, according to the PTI. Congress to seek disqualification of 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress had earlier this month announced that …







