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Congress Suspends Amravati MLA Sulbha Khodke for Anti-Party Activities
In a significant development ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Congress has suspended Amravati MLA Sulbha Khodke for six years due to alleged “anti-party activities.”
The suspension was announced on October 12, signaling a clear stance by the party against internal dissent.
Congress Suspends Sulbha Khodke
The decision to suspend Khodke follows her involvement in cross-voting during the legislative council elections earlier this year. Khodke, along with six other MLAs, defied party lines and cross-voted, which led to the defeat of Jayant Patil, the candidate representing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance of the Opposition. The move was seen as a betrayal within the party, and complaints about Khodke’s activities had been mounting for some time.
State Congress chief Nana Patole confirmed the suspension, citing multiple complaints about Khodke working against the party’s interests. The disciplinary action underscores the party’s effort to maintain unity and discipline ahead of crucial elections.
Khodke Likely to Join Ajit Pawar’s NCP Faction
There are speculations that Khodke may join the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Her husband is reportedly a close associate of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, further fueling rumors of her political realignment.
Khodke’s suspension adds to the ongoing political shifts in Maharashtra as parties brace for the upcoming elections, with alliances and allegiances changing rapidly.
