Mumbai, 13 Jan (HS): Bharatiya Janata Party removed

54 office bearers and workers in Nashik from their party for six years for

anti-party activities. They are contesting elections as independents or from

other political parties, after BJP rejected their applications for the

municipal elections.

Nashik District Unit President Sunil Kedar said that

those suspended include 20 former corporators. Kedar said that against 122

seats1,077 workers had appeared for the interviews. Party tickets for only 122

aspirants was possible. Many could understand the situation and are campaigning

for the official candidates. But 54 office bearers and workers r5evolted and

are contesting elections as independents or from other parties. They have been

suspended by the party for six years.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar