Maharashtra leader Sanjay Nirupam was expelled from the Congress for "indiscipline" and "anti-party statements," Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal said in a statement, ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024.

"Taking note of the complaints of indiscipline and anti-party statements, the Hon`ble Congress President has approved the expulsion of Shri Sanjay Nirupam from the party for six years with immediate effect," Venugopal said in the statement on Wednesday night.