Congress notice to Jakhar, Thomas for ‘anti-party activities’

Thomas, a one-time loyalist and former minister, has run into  rough weather by attending a seminar organised by Kerala rival CPM on the sidelines of a top party. conclave last week.

NEW DELHI: The Congress disciplinary committee on Monday showcaused senior leaders Sunil Jakhar of Punjab and KV Thomas of Kerala, amid pressure from state units that the two be expelled for anti-party activities. They have been asked to reply within a week.
While Jakhar has attracted the anger of Punjab Congress for his comments against former CM Charanjit Channi, his remarks were also perceived as anti-Dalit by partymen. Former minister Raj Kumar Verka demanded that he be expelled from Congress and AICC incharge Harish Chaudhary wrote to the party for action.

Thomas, a one-time loyalist and former minister, has run into .. rough weather by attending a seminar organised by Kerala rival CPM on the sidelines of a top party. conclave last week. Congress had barred its leaders from attending the event and after much controversy, MP Shashi Tharoor, who . was also an invitee, announced that he will not go to the seminar. Kerala Congress chief K Sudhakaran has demanded that Thomas be expelled.
Tariq Anwar, a member of the panel, said, “If the reply is not found satisfactory, action will be taken against them.”