Neelam Katara, mother of Nitish Katara who was allegedly killed by Vikas Yadav, son of controversial Rajya Sabha member D P Yadav, on Tuesday welcomed Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to cancel Yadav's membership.

She said the move raised the stature of the party.

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"My respect towards BJP has grown. They have shown that ideals that they claim to stand for, they can abide them also. By accepting their mistake and rethinking on their decision, a national party like BJP has earned the respect of people," Katara's mother said.

The induction of D P Yadav on February 20 had stirred a hornet's nest within the party and opposition also pointing an accusing finger at the BJP.