Bihar MLA Anant Singh expelled from JD(U) for 6 years for anti-party activities

In an order issued by Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, the party accused Singh of repeatedly defying its instructions and using inappropriate and insulting language against its top leadership.Mokama MLA Anant Singh (Photo- PTI)Patna,Oct 24, 2026 18:24 ISTThe Janata Dal (United) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh for six years and cancelled his primary membership with immediate effect for alleged indiscipline and campaigning against the party’s candidate in the recently concluded Bihar Legislative Council elections.Singh had opposed JD(U) nominee Neeraj Kumar and backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh. The party will formally recommend to Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar that Singh be disqualified as an MLA.In an order issued by Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, the party accused Singh of repeatedly defying its instructions and using inappropriate and insulting language against its top leadership.Singh continued campaigning against Neeraj Kumar despite messages from JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar and working national president Sanjay Kumar Jha. Lalan Singh remained silent on the matter. The decision to expel Anant Singh came after Lalan Singh met Nitish Kumar on Saturday.Former MLA and his wife, Neelam Devi, has also been expelled for six years, with her primary membership cancelled with immediate effect. This is a developing story. It will be updated.- Ends