BJP expels former Navi Mumbai president Sandeep Naik for anti-party activities
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP expels former Navi Mumbai president Sandeep Naik for anti-party activities

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has permanently expelled its former Navi Mumbai president Sandeep Naik and suspended 25 former corporators and office bearers for six years, citing 'anti-party activities'. Navi Mumbai, India - October 24, 2019: : Sanjeev Naik, BJP Candidate Ganesh Naik and Sandeep Naik shows voctory sign before entering Vote Counting Center at Airoli in Navi Mumbai, India, on Thursday, October 24, 2019. In an intriguing development, Naik's father, former minister and Airoli BJP MLA Ganesh Naik, remains with the BJP and has secured renomination from Airoli. I too wanted to contest but when the party takes a decision you accept it", said BJP Navi Mumbai president Ramchandra Gharat, who had previously vied for the ticket and was reinstated to his position following Sandeep's departure.

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 month, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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New Indian Express  

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New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Op India  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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India TV News  

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