press clipping
SWATANTRA PARTY NOT TO EXPEL REBELS FOR FEAR OF DEFECTIONS
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Summary
This one-page English newspaper clipping reports that the Swatantra Party is not expected to expel rebels in its Gujarat unit, despite their having voted against the party’s official candidate in the Rajya Sabha by-election. The report attributes the position to concern that disciplinary action could prompt defections and weaken the party.
Key points
- The Swatantra Party is reportedly reluctant to expel rebels in its Gujarat unit.
- The rebels voted against the party’s official candidate in a Rajya Sabha by-election.
- Party leaders are described as fearing that expulsions could lead to defections.
- The report discusses possible disciplinary action against M. R. Masani and other members.
- N. Dandekar is reported to have argued for differentiated treatment rather than automatic expulsion.
- The article refers to disagreement within the party over whether rebels should be punished.
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