JD(U) expels MLA Anant Singh for six years, cites ‘anti-party’ activities

The JD(U) party has expelled MLA Anant Kumar Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, for six years due to anti-party activities. The party has also requested the Bihar Assembly Speaker to disqualify Anant Singh from his legislative seat.
Why it matters
This move reflects internal political instability and disciplinary enforcement within a major regional political party in Bihar.
JD(U) expels MLA Anant Singh for six years, cites ‘anti-party’ activities left Anant Singh allegedly went against the JD(U)’s official candidate, Neeraj Kumar, and instead supported Jan Suraaj nominee Anuj Singh. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wphqso/article71620089.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/3col_with_2col_GBAGM5LPL.3.jpg.jpg ANI Patna, Oct 01 (ANI): Jan Suraaj MLC candidate Anuj Singh leaves to file his nomination for the MLC election, accompanied by JD(U) MLA Anant Singh, in Patna on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) His wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, has also been expelled from the party for six years Patna The Janata Dal (United) on Saturday (October 24, 2026) expelled its MLA from Bihar’s Mokama, Anant Kumar Singh, from the party for six years, citing his “anti-party activities”. The NDA coalition partner in Bihar also sought his disqualification as the MLA, urging the State Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar to make his membership from the House “null and void”.
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