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Majarbhuyan expelled

Stunned by the absence of Ataur Rahman Majarbhuyan in the Rajya Sabha polls, AIUDF has suspended its legislator who is on a visit to Saudi Arabia.

The decision was taken after the party legislators met at the Assam Assembly complex on Friday.

According to information, the party leadership has decided legal action against the legislator for ignoring the party whip in the Rajya Sabha.

Despite assurance, Majarbhuyan has failed to cast his vote on Friday citing his visit to Saudi Arabia.

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