The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday expelled 15 leaders for six years for joining the assembly poll fray as Independents after being denied tickets.

Assam chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass has approved the disciplinary action with immediate effect for violating the party's constitution.

The List Of 15 Members Includes:

1. Dilip Kumar Paul, Silchar
2. Gajendra Singh, Naobecha
3. Priyanka Neog, Chabua
4. Lakheswar Moran, Doomdooma
5. Tarun Sahu, Dhekiajuli
6. Thoiba Sing, Lakhipur
7. Aashish Halder, Sonai
8. Shitij Ranjan Pal, Hailakandi
9. Ram Kumar Nunia, Katolichera
10. Manoj Mohan Deb, Hailakandi
11. Seema Ingtipi, Baithalangso
12. Hemanta Adhikari, Borchala
13. Debojit Moran, Doomdooma
14. Rajesh Kisan, Doomdooma
15. Dilip Bey, Diphu

Out of 126 seats in Assam Assembly, BJP is contesting in 92 and has left the remaining to its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL).