‘JD(U) is finished’: Bihar strongman Anant Singh to float own party after expulsion
Expelled JD(U) leader Anant Singh has announced plans to form his own political party after being ousted from the Bihar-based party for alleged anti-party activities. Singh claims the JD(U) is finished without the active leadership of Nitish Kumar.
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This development indicates potential fragmentation within Bihar's political landscape and the shifting influence of long-standing regional parties.
NEW DELHI: Expelled Janata Dal (United) strongman Anant Singh on Sunday claimed the Nitish Kumar's party is “finished” after his expulsion, predicting that it would fail to win even 10 seats in the next election.The Mokama MLA and Nitish Kumar loyalist also said he had “no regrets” over the action and maintained that he shared a cordial relationship with Nitish Kumar.Anant Singh's remarks came a day after the JD(U), which has been in power in Bihar for nearly two decades under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, expelled him and his wife, Neelam Devi, for six years over alleged “anti-party” activities.Speaking to reporters, Singh said he would form his own political party and questioned the future of the JD(U) after Nitish Kumar’s exit from Bihar throne and move away from an active role in state politics.“The party belonged to Nitish Kumar.
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