Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Congress Expels Md Moquim Over Leadership Criticism
Md Moquim, a former Odisha MLA, was expelled from the Congress party on 15th December 2025.
He had written a letter to Sonia Gandhi criticizing the party's leadership under Mallikarjun Kharge and questioning the recent election losses.
The party said he was expelled for anti-party activities.
Moquim had previously been in trouble with the party for similar issues.
His daughter, Sofia Firdaus, is now a sitting Congress MLA.
Moquim believes that the party needs structural, organizational, and ideological renewal to connect with the youth and revive its fortunes.
The Congress leadership views his actions as disruptive and believes that party discipline must be maintained to prevent further organizational disconnect.
Md Moquim was expelled from Congress on 15th December 2025 for anti-party activities.
He had written a letter to Sonia Gandhi criticizing the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge and Bhakta Das.
Moquim questioned the party's recent election losses in Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Kashmir.
He had previously been suspended for cross-voting and questioning party leadership.
His daughter, Sofia Firdaus, is currently a sitting Congress MLA.
- Who
- Md Moquim, former Odisha MLA and Congress leader
- What
- Expelled from Congress for anti-party activities
- When
- 15th December 2025
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Criticized Congress leadership and recent election losses
Moquim's Supporters
Congress Leadership
Leadership Criticism
Moquim's Supporters
Moquim's criticism of the leadership is necessary for the party's revival and reflects the sentiments of many Congress leaders.
Congress Leadership
Publicly criticizing senior leaders and airing internal issues is considered anti-party activity and undermines party discipline.
Party's Future
Moquim's Supporters
Moquim believes that the party needs structural, organizational, and ideological renewal to connect with the youth and revive its fortunes.
Congress Leadership
The Congress leadership views Moquim's actions as disruptive and believes that party discipline must be maintained to prevent further organizational disconnect.
- Date of Expulsion
- 15th December 2025
- Reason for Expulsion
- Anti-party activities
- Moquim's Position
- Former Odisha MLA
- Letter Recipient
- Sonia Gandhi
- Leadership Criticized
- Mallikarjun Kharge and Bhakta Das
- Recent Election Losses
- Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Kashmir
- Previous Disciplinary Action
- Suspended in July 2023
- Current MLA
- Sofia Firdaus (Moquim's daughter)
- Moquim's Business
- Sizable real estate business
- Moquim's Next Steps
- Considering forming a regional party with other sidelined leaders
Sources
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Moquim expelled from Cong for anti-party activities
