Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Congress Expels 10 Rebel Candidates in Latur
The Congress party in Latur has kicked out 10 people who were running for office as independents instead of supporting the party's official candidates.
These rebels were allegedly backed by a member of the BJP, the opposing party.
The Congress says they chose their candidates fairly and are confident they will win.
They will investigate more after the election to find out who was really behind the rebellion.
Congress expelled 10 rebel candidates in Latur's Nilanga Municipal Council elections.
Rebels allegedly backed by a BJP MLA to weaken the Congress.
Congress fielded 24 candidates, chosen on merit and public connectivity.
Expelled candidates include one presidential and nine councillor candidates.
Congress to submit a detailed report on the rebellion after the election.
- Who
- Congress party in Latur
- What
- Expelled 10 rebel candidates
- When
- Before the Nilanga Municipal Council elections
- Where
- Nilanga, Latur
- Why
- For contesting as independents against official Congress nominees
- Number of Expelled Candidates
- 10
- Location
- Nilanga, Latur
- Election Type
- Municipal Council
- Congress Candidates Fielded
- 24 (23 councillors + 1 president)
- Alleged BJP Involvement
- Yes, through a BJP MLA