The Janata Dal (United) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, from the party for six years. The party cancelled their primary membership with immediate effect over alleged anti-party activities. The action came after Singh campaigned against the party's own nominee in the Bihar Legislative Council elections.
Why JD(U) Expelled Anant Singh and Neelam Devi
The trouble started when Singh decided to campaign against JD(U) nominee Neeraj Kumar in the Bihar Legislative Council elections. He also backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates constituency. For a sitting MLA to openly work against his own party's candidate is a direct challenge to the party leadership, and JD(U) responded by cutting both him and his wife out of the party.
What the Expulsion Order Says
The order was issued by Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha. According to the party, Anant Singh repeatedly defied its instructions. The order also accuses him of using inappropriate and insulting language against senior party leadership.
The party did not stop at expulsion. It will formally recommend to Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar that Singh be disqualified as an MLA. That means the Mokama MLA now faces the risk of losing his seat, not just his party membership.
Anant Singh Keeps Campaigning
Even after the expulsion, Singh continued campaigning against Neeraj Kumar. He has not backed down, which suggests the fight between the Mokama strongman and the JD(U) leadership is far from over.
Our Take: A Party Drawing a Hard Line
In our view, this is JD(U) sending a clear message that it will not tolerate internal rebellion during an election. Expelling a sitting MLA and his wife together, and then pushing for his disqualification from the Assembly, is a strong step. It shows the party wants to protect its official candidates and warn other leaders who might think of crossing over.
To put it plainly, the real test now lies with the Assembly Speaker. If the disqualification recommendation moves forward, it will decide how much this expulsion actually costs Anant Singh. For voters in Mokama, the question is simple: will their MLA keep his seat, or has his rebellion ended his political run with JD(U)?
