Mulayam Singh takes tough stand, expels Akhilesh and Ramgopal Yadav for six years

Lucknow : Samajwadi chief Mulayam Singh on Friday took a tough stand, expelled Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav for 6 years citing Anti-Party Activities.

The decision comes in a back drop of show cause notice which was issued to Akhilesh Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav on Friday morning.

"How can he (Ram Gopal) call for emergency national executive meet without my permission? Normally at least 15 or 10 days period notice is given", Mulayam Singh said.

“We have to save the party, that is why expelling both Akhilesh and Ramgopal,” added Mulayam Singh.

After expelling the leaders, Mulayam Singh announced that the name of new Chief Minister will be announced soon.