A day after Congress rebel leader and former CM Ajit Jogi announced to form a new regional political outfit, Congress on Tuesday ceased his Congress Working Committee membership as a part of its punitive action.
Congress general secretary BK Hariprasad has confirmed the decision and said that Congress was feeling relieved after dropping Jogi.
Meanwhile, the Congress workers in Chhattisgarh erupted in joy and burst crackers after the news of Congress decision against Jogi was flashed.
PCC chief Bhupesh Baghel and all the frontline State-level Congress leaders have welcomed the decision of the party and said Jogi had always played against the interests of the party despite party has elevated him to the rank of CM of Chhattisgarh.