New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled 58 functionaries from Mumbai and Nagpur for six years following breaches of party discipline ahead of the January 15 elections for 29 municipal corporations.

This disciplinary measure against former mayors, councilors, and prominent workers comes amidst widespread internal friction affecting nearly all primary political organizations and coalitions throughout the state.

The action has been taken for defying official nominees, damaging the party's reputation, and refusing to support Mahayuti candidates, as reported by news agency PTI citing BJP sources.

Of those disciplined, 26 are based in Mumbai, including Divya Dhole (Ward 60), Nehal Amar Shah (Ward 177), Janhavi Ran...