Will repay political debt with interest: Neeraj Kumar on Lalan Singh
JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar has publicly refused to seek the blessing of Union Minister Lalan Singh following his victory in the Patna Graduates constituency. Kumar accused Singh of undermining his campaign and vowed to repay the perceived political slight.
Why it matters
Illustrates internal factionalism within the Janata Dal (United) party in Bihar, signaling potential instability in party leadership.
PATNA Differences within Janata Dal (United) surfaced on Thursday (October 29, 2026) when party MLC Neeraj Kumar refused to seek the blessing of senior party leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh. Mr. Neeraj who has registered victory for the fourth consecutive term in Patna Graduate constituency was speaking to reporters after meeting party’s president Sanjay Jha in Patna. Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party opens account, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar 'wins' Patna Graduates seat Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party opens account, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar 'wins' Patna Graduates seat In the Patna Graduates constituency, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar has defeated the RJD candidate, though official results for the seat are yet to be declared Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party opens account, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar 'wins' Patna Graduates seat storyline 1 When reporters asked whether he will also go to seek the blessing of Lalan Singh, Neeraj replied, “Shawal…
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