Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | Congress suspends 28 rebel candidatesThese candidates from 22 assembly constituencies are in the fray for the November 20 elections against the official nominees of the Maha Vikas Aghadi.
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Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress on Sunday suspended 28 rebel candidates for six years for "anti-party" activity.
These candidates from 22 assembly constituencies are in the fray for the November 20 elections against the official nominees of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
Prominent leaders who faced action include former minister Rajendra Mulak (Ramtek constituency), Yagnyavalk Jichkar (Katol), Kamal Vyawhare (Kasba), Manoj Shinde (Kopri Pachpakhadi), and Aaba Bagul (Parvati).
This decision has been taken on directives of AICC in-charge Ramesh Chennithala, a Congress statement said.