RJD MP Pappu Yadav, who vehemently opposed the alliance with the ruling JD(U) in Bihar, was today expelled from the party for indiscipline and anti-party activities amid speculation that he may join hands with BJP ahead of the Assembly elections.
"Pappu Yadav has been expelled from the party for six years for his anti-party activities," RJD National General Secretary Ramdeo Bhandari said in a statement.
A five-time MP, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav who had defeated JD(U) president Sharad Yadav in Madhepura in the last general elections, has been attacking RJD chief Lalu Prasad over the Janata Parivar merger.
He had also targeted Prasad over his suggestion that his son will take over RJD's reins.
Bhandari said the decision to expel Pappu Yadav was taken after the core committee of the party under the leadership of RJD president Lalu Prasad found his reply to the show cause notice issued last month "inadequate".
"In your reply, instead of answering my questions you made undignified, indecorous and illogical comments on the national president...
"You overstepped your limits and attacked him (Lalu). After deliberating over your reply, the party has come to the conclusion that you will not stop your anti-party activities and unwarranted actions. Hence, as directed, you are expelled with immediate effect from the party for six years for your indiscipline and anti-party activities," Bhandari's letter to Pappu Yadav said.
