BJP Takes Major Action in Punjab, Expels Former Cabinet Minister Bhagat Chunni Lal and Other Leaders

In a major decision to ensure party discipline and organizational integrity, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled a dozen of its leaders in Punjab, including former Cabinet Minister Bhagat Chunni Lal. The expulsions, effective immediately for a duration of six years, were carried out due to alleged anti-party activities and misconduct within the state cadre.

Key Expulsions

The disciplinary action taken by the BJP resulted in the removal of several key figures from the party's Punjab unit. Those expelled include:

Bhagat Chunni Lal – Former Cabinet Minister in the Punjab government
Arjun Tehan
Anupam Sharma
Sukhdev Sonu
Hatinder Talwar
Hasan Soni
Dinesh Dua (Sunny Dua)
Subhash Dhal
Ajay Chopra
Pradeep Vasudeva
Gurvinder Singh Lamba
Balvinder Kumar
Inderpal Bhagat (Garha)

Party's Statement

In a statement, the BJP claimed that the above expulsions were after a detailed deliberation taken by the Jalandhar BJP core committee. The decision was supported by key party leaders, including Punjab BJP chief Vijay Rupani, national secretary and MLA Narendra Raina, among others. The statement also underscored that the expelled leaders had indulged in activities which were detrimental to the party's interests and ethos, which necessitated strict punitive measures to deter such behavior in future