Congress Expels Jatni MLA Suresh Routray For 6 Years For Anti-Party Activities
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The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday expelled veteran leader and sitting MLA from Odisha's Jatni constituency, Suresh Kumar Routray from the grand old party for six years for anti-party activities, ahead of the general elections.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 15: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday expelled veteran leader and sitting MLA from Odisha's Jatni constituency, Suresh Kumar Routray from the grand old party for six years for anti-party activities, ahead of the general elections.
"Taking note of the complaints of indiscipline and anti-party activities, the Congress President has approved the expulsion of Suresh Kumar Routray from the party for six years with immediate effect,'' AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal said in a statement.
Six-time Congress MLA Routray was earlier served show-cause notice for reportedly campaigning openly for his younger son Manmath Routray, who is contesting from Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat on a BJD ticket.
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