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BJP Youth Leader Manika Rana Not Expelled, Says She Was Relieved of Post
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 06:49 AM
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Manika Rana, former head of BJP’s youth wing, clarified that she was not expelled but relieved from the post a few months ago and remains a party member.
In a recent statement, Manika Rana addressed rumours that the Bharatiya Janata Party had expelled her from her role as head of the party’s youth wing. The former leader clarified that she was not removed from the party but was relieved of her post a few months prior to the controversy.
Rana said she remains an active member of the BJP and that the decision to step down was taken by the party leadership. She added that she had no involvement in the recent protest led by the CJP.
The clarification comes after reports that she had joined a protest against the CJP, sparking speculation about her standing within the party. Rana’s statement aims to dispel rumours that she had been expelled for her participation in the demonstration.
BJP officials have not issued a formal statement on the matter, but the party’s leadership has reiterated its commitment to maintaining unity among its ranks.
Rana said she remains an active member of the BJP and that the decision to step down was taken by the party leadership. She added that she had no involvement in the recent protest led by the CJP.
The clarification comes after reports that she had joined a protest against the CJP, sparking speculation about her standing within the party. Rana’s statement aims to dispel rumours that she had been expelled for her participation in the demonstration.
BJP officials have not issued a formal statement on the matter, but the party’s leadership has reiterated its commitment to maintaining unity among its ranks.