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This is an archive article published on May 19, 2009

Maya reviews poll performance,suspends two MLAs

BSP chief Mayawati suspended two Uttarakhand MLAs for 'anti-party' activities during the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls.

A day after sacking close to 100 chairpersons and members of Corporations in UP in the wake of party’s none-too-impressive show at the hustings,BSP chief Mayawati today suspended two Uttarakhand MLAs for “anti-party” activities during the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls.

Reviewing the party’s performance at BSP’s National Executive meeting here,she also disbanded all district and Bhaichara (caste-based) committees of the party in Uttar Pradesh.

MLAs Chaudhary Yashvir Singh and Qazi Nizamuddin were suspended for allegedly working against party candidates in elections,BSP sources said.

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Both the Uttarakhand legislators were given ten days to reply to notices served on them pertaining to anti-party activities,they said.

At the meeting,the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister warned that stern action would be taken against all those flouting party discipline.

Yesterday,Mayawati sacked nearly 100 chairpersons,who enjoy the status of Minister of State,and members of variousCorporations in UP,the first heads to roll in the aftermath of party’s uninspiring show in the Lok Sabha polls.

The BSP bagged 20 out of 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP. The Samajwadi Party pocketed 23 and the Congress’ 21.

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