BSP Removes Ashok Siddharth Over Indiscipline Charges

Shief Mayawati expelled former MP Ashok Siddharth from the party for the second time over alleged indiscipline and anti-party activities. Senior leader Randhir Singh Beniwal was also removed. Mayawati said Siddharth had earlier been reinstated with conditions but repeated violations led to action. She clarified that he would not be readmitted to the party in future.