SP expels MLA Pooja Pal for praising Yogi Adityanath

The Samajwadi Party (SP) took swift action on Thursday, August 14, 2025, expelling its MLA Pooja Pal. The expulsion followed Pal’s praise of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the state assembly.

Pal had lauded Adityanath’s handling of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad’s elimination. This public endorsement directly contradicted the SP’s stance on the issue.

The party’s letter to Pal cited her repeated engagement in anti-party activities. This action highlights the SP’s zero-tolerance policy towards dissent within its ranks.

This expulsion underscores the intensifying political rivalry in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the upcoming elections. Pal’s move could significantly impact the political landscape of her constituency.

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