Party Cleanup: RJD Kicks Out 27 Leaders in Major Shake-up Before Polls:

Just days after its ally JD(U) took a hard line against internal rebellion, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has followed suit with a major disciplinary crackdown. The party, led by Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, has expelled 27 of its leaders for a period of six years.

This decisive action comes right before the crucial by-elections in Bihar, sending a clear and strong message to the party ranks: indiscipline will not be tolerated.

Why Were They Kicked Out?

The official reason given by the RJD is "anti-party activities." These 27 leaders, hailing from various districts including Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and East Champaran, were found to be working against the party's official candidates in the recent Lok Sabha elections and the upcoming by-polls.

Sources within the party say that these individuals were either secretly supporting rival candidates or were openly campaigning against the candidates chosen by the party leadership. This kind of internal sabotage can be fatal during an election, and the RJD leadership decided to act swiftly to stop the dissent from spreading.

A Strong Message from the Top

This move is being seen as an attempt by Tejashwi Yadav to assert his authority and send a signal that the party is united and focused. With by-elections looming, the last thing the RJD needs is internal conflict dividing its vote base. By removing the rebels, the party is hoping to present a united front to the voters.

The RJD's State President, Jagdanand Singh, approved the expulsions based on the recommendations from the party's district presidents. This shows that the decision was made through the proper channels and wasn't just a sudden command from the top.

This action mirrors a similar move by Nitish Kumar's JD(U) last week, which also expelled several leaders for working against the party. It seems both major allies in Bihar's ruling coalition are in the middle of a "spring cleaning" to ensure they are in the strongest possible position for the upcoming electoral battles.

This firm stance is a clear warning to anyone within the party who might be thinking of going against the official line. The message is simple: fall in line, or get left behind.