National Democratic Alliance constituent Janata Dal-United on Thursday expelled two of its MPs for defying the party whip and voting in favour of the United Progressive Alliance government during the confidence motion on July 22.

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Ram Swaroop Prasad, MP from Nalanda in Bihar, was expelled for voting for the UPA government in defiance of the JD-U whip, while P P Koya, MP from Lakshdweep was expelled for being absent during the voting.

The decision was taken in a meeting of national office bearers of the party held on Thursday under the leadership of Sharad Yadav.