US EditionCongress Expels Digvijaya Singh's Brother for 6 Years over 'Derogatory' Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi, Robert Vadra
- The Congress expelled Laxman Singh, former Madhya Pradesh MLA and Digvijaya Singh's brother, from primary membership on June 11, 2025, for six years.
- The expulsion followed recommendations by the state PCC and the Disciplinary Action Committee due to Singh's alleged anti-party activities and critical remarks against party leaders.
- Singh, a seasoned politician who began his career in 1987 and served multiple terms as MP and MLA, had switched to BJP in 2004 before returning to Congress in 2013.
- Tariq Anwar, the disciplinary committee chief, stated Singh was expelled with immediate effect for 'anti-party activities,' including controversial comments on the Pahalgam attack and criticisms of Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra.
- This expulsion signals the Congress's intent to strictly enforce discipline and reject behaviour viewed as harmful to party unity and image ahead of future political challenges.
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Congress Expels Digvijaya Singh's Brother For Remarks On Rahul Gandhi
The Congress on Wednesday expelled former Madhya Pradesh MLA Laxman Singh, who is brother of ex-chief minister Digvijaya Singh, from the primary membership of the party for six years for "anti-party activities".
Congress expels Laxman Singh, former Madhya Pradesh MLA and Digvijaya Singh's brother, for six years
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has taken strict disciplinary action against senior party leader and former Madhya Pradesh MLA, Laxman Singh, expelling him from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress for a duration of six years, effective immediately. The decision was prompted by Laxman Singh's involvement in activities deemed detrimental to the interests and discipline of the party, as per the party sources. Laxman Singh, …
Congress expels Digvijaya Singh's brother Laxman for anti-party activities - The Statesman
The Congress on Wednesday expelled Laxman Singh, a former party MLA in Madhya Pradesh, from the primary membership of the party for six years for anti-party activities, a party statement issued by DAC member secretary Tariq Anwar said.
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