Bengaluru, Oct. 31 -- The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has expelled former party general secretary Kripa Alva for six years with immediate effect over allegations of her involvement in an alleged sting operation targeting senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The expulsion order, issued by KPCC Vice-President M Narayanaswamy, said the controversy had embarrassed the party and triggered negative publicity and adverse media reactions.
The order stated that a show-cause notice had been served on Alva seeking her explanation regarding the allegations, but she had not submitted any response so far.
"As your name has figured in this sting operation case and your conduct in the matter amounts to a...