Advani talks tough, BJP expels 8 MPs from the Party

Breaking his silence over the UPA government's victory in Lok Sabha, BJP leader L K Advani held a press conference and lashed out at the government. Advani termed UPA's win during the trust vote as a "tainted victory" and said that they would pay a heavy price when they go to people in the next elections. "It has been the most difficult time for me", said Advani. He lamented that government went to such a low extent to win the trust vote and remain in power.

The PM should clarify how the UPA managed over 20 cross voting and abstentions, which ultimately saved the government. Without those "betrayers", the government would have collapsed, said Advani. Nobody is going to believe if the PM says that those MPs casted conscience votes in favour of the government.

The "cash-for-vote" scandal exposed the government and its intention, said Advani. The latest scandal is bigger than the Bofors Scandal and JMM Bribery case, he added. According to him, the LS Speaker hasn't yet received the "cash-for-vote" CD from the news channel that conducted the sting operation. Advani expressed confidence that guilty would be brought to book soon. Advani congratulated the MPs who did not accept bribe from the UPA.

Meanwhile, the BJP expelled 8 MPs who either voted for the government or abstained from voting. They included Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Chandrabhan Singh, Babubhai Katara, Somabhai Patel, TS Sangliyan, Haribhau Rathore, Manorama and Manju Nath. According to latest reports, these tainted MPs were greeted with protest and condemnation in their respective constituencies and states.