Former Uttrakhand Congress President Kishore Upadhyay Expelled
Kishore Upadhyay, former Congress President in Uttarakhand has been expelled for six years from the party, on January 27. The decision was taken as a disciplinary action due to anti-party activities. Notably, he was earlier removed from all party positions after he met leaders of BJP, including party's election in-charge. There is speculation that Upadhyay may join the BJP soon. Pertinently, Assembly polls in Uttarakhand will be held in February.