The Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh has officially expelled three of its MLAs — Abhay Singh, Rakesh Pratap Singh, and Manoj Kumar Pandey — citing their anti-people stance and deviation from the party’s core ideology. The decision was announced on social media platform X, highlighting their involvement in communal divisiveness and opposition to farmers, women, youth, business, and other key groups.

Key Points:

• The expelled MLAs were accused of supporting BJP during the Rajya Sabha elections by cross-voting, which SP described as an unforgivable betrayal of party ideology.

• SP emphasized that the grace period for these MLAs to change their behavior has ended, and they have now been shown the door, wishing them well for the future.

• Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak responded by criticizing SP’s internal politics, saying BJP fosters inclusivity while SP oppresses its own members. He also pointed to SP’s declining influence and past instances of lawlessness during their tenure.

This move signals SP’s intent to maintain discipline and unity ahead of upcoming political challenges in the state.