Uttar Pradesh: Congres moves petition for Rae Bareli MLA’s disqualification

The petition was submitted to speaker Hriday Narain Dixit on Tuesday by Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Misra, according to whom, Singh had failed to reply to two notices served to her in over a month.

Rae Bareli MLA Aditi Singh addresses the press. (Express File Photo: Vishal Srivastav)

The Congress has moved a petition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly seeking disqualification of its Rae Bareli MLA Aditi Singh, who had attended the special session of the Legislative Assembly on October 2, defying the party whip’s direction.

The petition was submitted to speaker Hriday Narain Dixit on Tuesday by Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Misra, according to whom, Singh had failed to reply to two notices served to her in over a month.

The move comes close on the heels of the expulsion of 10 veteran Congress leaders after they had held an “unnecessary” meeting against a decision of the All India Congress Committee.

Besides Singh, the Congress had earlier sought the disqualification of party MLA Rakesh Singh and his brother Legislative Council Member Dinesh Singh — both from Rae Bareli. Dinesh Singh had had contested the Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate against Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Rae Bareli.

“… A three-line instruction was issued to all the party members urging them not to attend the session… She (Aditi Singh) was served a notice on October 4 by then Congress Legislature Party leader Ajay Kumar Lallu, and another on November 11 by me. But she did not reply to any of the notices. So, it was decided that party will seek her disqualification,” Misra said.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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