In a surprise move prior to elections, Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam was suddenly removed and replaced with former Union minister Milind Deora, here on Monday evening.

The terse announcement was made by the AICC.

According to party sources, Nirupam is expected to be nominated for the Mumbai North-West constituency.

--IANS

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