BJP Expels 54 in Nashik, Including Former Mayor, Ahead of Civic Polls

• BJP expelled 54 individuals, including a former mayor, from the party in Nashik.
• The action was taken against rebels who contested against official BJP candidates in municipal elections.
• This is considered the largest expulsion in Nashik's political history.
• Among those expelled are 20 former corporators and prominent leaders like Ashok Murtadak, Shashikant Jadhav, and Satish Sonawane.
• The expulsions occurred just hours before campaigning ceased for the municipal elections.

Why It Matters: BJP takes strict action against 54 rebels, including former mayor, in Nashik ahead of civic polls.