JD(U) expels Anant Singh for 6 years over 'anti-party activities'

Janata Dal (United) has cancelled the membership of Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh due to his conduct and actions.PATNA: The Janata Dal (United) on Saturday cancelled the primary membership of Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh with immediate effect and expelled him from the party for six years, citing his conduct and alleged anti-party activities.According to news agency ANI, the party also recommended to Bihar Assembly Speaker that Singh’s membership as an MLA be cancelled under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, via an office order dated October 24.The order, signed by JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, said Singh had allegedly ignored the party leadership’s directions and used language unbecoming of a legislator.It also cited his campaigning in favour of candidates from other parties during the recently concluded Bihar Legislative Council election.The party has also cancelled the primary membership of former MLA Neelam Devi over her alleged involvement in anti-party activities and expelled her for six years.(With inputs from ANI)