Bihar12h ago

JD(U) expels Bihar MLA Anant Singh, wife for six years

What happened

Janata Dal (United) expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and his wife Neelam Devi for six years for anti-party activities.

Whether you're in Mokama or elsewhere in Bihar, this feud could split votes in coming state elections. Which party wins affects local representation, government services, and who controls key constituencies like Patna.

The facts

1The party terminated Anant Singh's primary membership with immediate effect, citing defiance of directives and insulting language against top leadership
2Singh campaigned for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh in Friday's elections for eight Legislative Council seats
3Singh accused JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar of framing him in several cases and vowed to ensure his defeat
4Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar chief minister on April 14 after being elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16

Sources

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Track the Bihar Assembly speaker's ruling on disqualification proceedings against Anant Singh.