The Congress party expelled Jayashree Patil for six years for going against party rules and running against their chosen candidate.
The Congress party recently expelled Jayashree Patil from the Sangli assembly seat for six years. She had decided to run against the party’s official candidate, Prithviraj Patil. Jayashree is the widow of Madan Dada Patil and the granddaughter-in-law of late Vasant Dada Patil.
The Congress party took this action because Jayashree’s decision to run against their official candidate was seen as a violation of party discipline. In the past week, eight other party members were also suspended for six years for the same reason.
A statement from the Congress party mentioned that the decision to expel Jayashree was made following the directions of the Congress state president, Nana Patole. This action is meant to uphold party discipline and unity.
It is important for political parties to maintain discipline and unity among their members, especially during elections. Going against the party’s official candidate can create divisions and weaken the party’s chances of winning.
By taking strict actions like expelling members who go against the party’s decisions, the Congress party is sending a message that they value unity and discipline within their ranks. This move aims to ensure that all party members work together towards a common goal.