Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati expelled former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party. Siddarth faced expulsion for indiscipline and violating party directives in several states. The party chief also announced the expulsion of coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal for similar reasons. Mayawati clarified that senior Uttar Pradesh office-bearers would not hold state roles. Ramji Gautam will continue as Punjab in-charge until upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha polls.