Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh sacked two of its ministers this evening. Party spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary confirmed, the removal of Agriculture minister Aanand Singh and Minister of State for Stamp and Registration, Manoj Paras. He said the decision was taken as both of them indulged in anti-pary activities.

Quoting official sources our correspondent reports that the governor has accepted the Chief Minister's recommendation for their removal from the cabinet and a notification has been issued in this regard.

Keertivardhan Singh, son of state agriculrure minister Anand Singh, had joined BJP on Thursday and publicly accused SP chief Mulayam Singh and his son and UP CM Akhilesh Yadav. Sources also said that minister of state for Stamp and Registration, Manoj Paras was removed on the ground of anti party activities.