The Congress in Haryana has suspended five of its MLAs for violating organizational discipline during the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections. State Congress Committee President Rao Narendra Singh announced the suspension of MLAs from Narayangarh, Sadhaura, Ratia, Punahana, and Hathin for engaging in anti-party activities. The disciplinary action committee recommended their suspension after examining their responses to show-cause notices.
This decision holds significant political implications within the party. The suspended MLAs, including Shaili Chaudhary, Renu Bala, Jarnail Singh, Mohammad Ilyas, and Mohammad Israil, had voted in favor of BJP-backed Independent candidate Satish Nandal. The State Congress President emphasized that discipline is crucial in the party, and any act of indiscipline will not be tolerated at any level.
The committee, chaired by Dharampal Malik, suggested that the MLAs should be asked to resign from their membership. This move is seen as a stern message to all Congress leaders and workers that strict action will be taken against any activity going against the party’s collective decision and official stance. Last month, the Haryana Congress Legislature Party had raised concerns about alleged collusion between the BJP and the Election Officer during the Rajya Sabha elections.
