JD(U) expels Anant Singh for 6 years over 'anti-party activities'
The JD(U) party has expelled MLA Anant Singh and his wife Neelam Devi for six years due to anti-party activities and public defiance. The party is also seeking their disqualification from the state assembly under anti-defection laws.
Why it matters
The move reflects internal power struggles and the enforcement of party discipline within the Indian political landscape.
PATNA: In a major political crackdown, the ruling Janata Dal (United) on Saturday expelled sitting Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh and his spouse, former MLA Neelam Devi, from the party for a period of six years.The party has also cancelled their primary memberships with immediate effect on charges of gross indiscipline and anti-party activities.The disciplinary action, ordered by JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, follows allegations that Anant Singh actively campaigned against the party's official candidate, Neeraj Kumar, in the recently concluded Bihar Legislative Council elections for the Patna Graduates’ constituency.Instead of supporting the party nominee, Anant Singh reportedly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh, openly defying top leadership.The party statement further accused the Mokama lawmaker of repeated…
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