Maharashtra BJP expels 40 functionaries for anti-party activities

Mumbai, Nov 6 (PTI) The Maharashtra BJP on Wednesday expelled 40 local-level functionaries for anti-party activities ahead of the November 20 state assembly elections.

Those shown the door include rebels who filed nominations against the party's or the ruling Mahayuti alliance's official candidates, said a BJP spokesperson.

Others faced action for supporting rebels, he said.

BJP leader Shrikant Bharatiya's brother Tushar Bharatiya, a rebel candidate from Badnera assembly seat, was among those expelled. PTI MR KRK