UPDATED: Oct 24, 2026 20:25 ISTThe Janata Dal (United) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, for six years and cancelled their primary membership with immediate effect. The disciplinary measure follows Singh's decision to defy party lines during the Bihar Legislative Council elections, where he campaigned against official JDU candidate Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates' constituency and instead backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh.
Despite attempts by senior leadership to mollify him, Singh remained defiant and levelled claims against the party leadership. Accusing him of anti-party activities, the party has also recommended the termination of his membership as an MLA from the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
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