Son of former Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal and former power minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and seven other leaders were expelled by the BJP for six years on Sunday, over their decision to contest the October 5 state Assembly polls as independent candidates.

The battle of Haryana is intensifying day by day. On Monday, Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini addressed a large gathering in Jind Vidhan Sabha, focusing on continuous development and trust in the BJP.

It is a season of sacking one's own, even as both BJP and Congress look at addressing the problems of rebels and independent candidates in the Haryana elections. The Congress on Monday expelled 10 leaders for alleged anti-party activities for six years.

Former Cabinet minister Ram Bilas Sharma, who is credited with establishing the BJP in Haryana and is now being called the state unit's "vat-vriksha", says he holds no grudges against anybody for being denied a ticket for the assembly polls and will continue to serve the party.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini dismissed claims of infighting within the BJP, asserting the party's unity and confidence in forming the government for a third term. He criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's campaign as 'political tourism' and highlighted BJP's achievements and promises,

BJP in Haryana has expelled eight leaders, including former minister Ranjit Chautala, for deciding to contest the upcoming assembly elections as indep