Explorer

Sanjay Nirupam Hits Back With 'Cash Woes' Jibe At Congress After Facing Action For Calling Out Party High Command

Sanjay Nirupam had voiced his discontent with the state leadership of Congress after Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, announced its candidates for four out of six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai.

New Delhi: The Congress announced on Wednesday that it has initiated disciplinary actions against former MP Sanjay Nirupam for his recent criticism of the party leadership amid negotiations over seat allocations with ally Shiv Sena (UBT). A decision regarding him will be taken within the next couple of days, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said following a session of the party's campaign committee in Mumbai.

"Nirupam's name has been removed from the list of star campaigners, and disciplinary action has been initiated against him due to his remarks against the party and the state leadership. A decision will be made shortly," Patole said.

Sanjay Nirupam, a former MP representing Mumbai North, had voiced his discontent with the state leadership of Congress after Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, announced its candidates for four out of six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai, including the Mumbai North West constituency, which Nirupam had been eyeing.

Nirupam asserted that Congress leadership should not succumb to pressure tactics employed by Shiv Sena (UBT). He contended that giving in to Shiv Sena (UBT)'s unilateral decisions on Mumbai candidates would spell the destruction of Congress.

In response to alleged tensions among the allies of the Maha Vikas Aghadi regarding seat sharing, Patole said a meeting will be held to address the matter. "Congress is vying for Sangli, Bhiwandi, and a few seats in Mumbai. We will strive to secure them," he said, emphasising the party's desire to contest based on the candidates' merits.

Meanwhile, amid buzz of action over his comments regarding I.N.D.I.A bloc allies, Sanjay Nirupam took a swipe at the Congress over its financial woes and said he would “take a decision tomorrow”.

Taking to X, he wrote, “The Congress shouldn’t waste its energy and stationery on me but should conserve it to save the party. The party is anyway facing a massive financial challenge. I gave a week’s time and that ends today. I will make a decision tomorrow.”

Meanwhile, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) enlisted the support of a Congress member to contest in Wardha, citing a lack of suitable candidates within Pawar's camp, Nirupam said.

Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray rebuffed the demand from some Congress leaders for "friendly fights" in disputed constituencies, saying, "Either be friends or fight."

Patole responded to Thackeray's remarks by affirming that MVA would resolve the seat disputes during the meeting.

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Sun Jan 12, 1:47 am
connaught place
10.6°
Precipitation: 0 mm    Humidity: 82%   Wind: E 7.7 km/h
See Today's Weather
Powered By:
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Kumbh Was Reduced To Filth, Chaos’ — CM Yogi Adityanath On Maha Kumbh Prep, Sambhal Conflict
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Kumbh Was Reduced To Filth, Chaos’ — CM Yogi Adityanath On Maha Kumbh 2025 Prep
Where Are The Los Angeles Wildfires Burning? See Satellite Images And Know Latest Updates
Where Are The Los Angeles Wildfires Burning? See Satellite Images And Know Latest Updates
Ahead Of Delhi Polls, AAP-BJP War Of Words Over 'CAG Report' On Excise Policy Projecting 'Rs 2,026 Cr Loss'
Ahead Of Delhi Polls, AAP-BJP War Of Words Over 'CAG Report' On Excise Policy — All About It
Delhi Elections: BJP Releases Second List, Kapil Mishra, Ex-AAP Leader Priyanka Gautam Among 29 Candidates
Delhi Elections: BJP Releases Second List, Kapil Mishra, Ex-AAP Leader Priyanka Gautam Among 29 Candidates
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Breaking News: Major Accident In UP's Kannauj, Rescue Operation Underway For Workers Trapped In Debris | ABP NewsDelhi Election 2025: 'Kejriwal Created This Policy For The Benefit Of Liquor Mafias' - Yogender Chandoliya | ABP NewsKejriwal Faces Challenge As BJP Selects Bidhuri As CM Face, Amit Shah Enters Political Arena With Slum Leaders Dialogue And Criticizes Liquor Scam Allegations | ABP NewsDelhi Election 2025: Amit Shah Launches Scathing Attack On Kejriwal Government At 'Slum Leader Conference', Appeals For Voter Support | ABP News

Photo Gallery

Embed widget