Panchkula, May 3 -- The BJP on Saturday announced expulsion of five leaders for "anti-party activities" barely a week ahead of the municipal corporation elections in Panchkula. The expulsion of Dr Benu Rao, Omwati Punia, Bhanu Partap, Jasbir Bidlan (alias Jassi) and Sukhbir Punia was announced by Ajay Mittal, party's Panchkula president. Sukhbir Punia, husband of Omwati Punia, held the position of block vice-president of the party.

The party stated that they were working against the BJP candidates for various wards in the upcoming elections. Benu Rao is contesting as an independent from Ward 3 where the BJP has fielded Suresh Kumar Verma and the Congress has nominated Rajnish Singal. Similarly, Bhanu Partap is contesting from Ward 7, whi...