New Delhi: Following the Legislative Council (MLC) elections, the Janata Dal (United) has taken major action against Anant Singh, the MLA from Mokama and a prominent ‘strongman’ politician. The JD(U) has expelled Anant Singh from the party for six years, citing indiscipline. His wife, Neelam Devi, has also been expelled from the party for a period of six years.
This action was taken after Anant Singh opposed the JD(U)-supported candidate during the MLC elections. The party’s decision has sparked significant anger among his supporters, who staged protests. Gathering at the Income Tax roundabout, his supporters raised slogans against the JD(U) and the party’s state president, Umesh Kushwaha. During the protest, some supporters were also seen setting off fireworks and sharing sweets.
Supporters angered by action against Anant Singh.
There is palpable resentment among the supporters of Mokama MLA Anant Singh following the Janata Dal (United)’s decision. Supporters gathered at the Income Tax roundabout in Patna to protest against the party, specifically targeting state president Umesh Kushwaha. Interestingly, amidst the backlash, some supporters were also seen celebrating his expulsion.
A costly mistake for Anant Singh
The expulsion of Anant Sin,gh a ‘strongman’ MLA from Mokama, ama is attributed to his stance against Neeraj Kumar, the JD(U) candidate during the Legislative Council elections. Tensions between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar had also surfaced during the election period.
Anant Singh faces loss of legislative membership.
The Janata Dal (United) is in no mood to show leniency toward Anant Singh. The party has recommended to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly that his legislative membership be terminated. However, the final decision regarding his membership will be determined through the prescribed official process. It remains to be seen what action the Assembly Speaker will take on this recommendation. For now, the protests and celebrations by Anant Singh’s supporters in Patna have become a major topic of discussion.
Nitish Kumar Met with Lalan Singh
Before expelling Anant Singh from the party, the stance of JDU National President and Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar was also taken into account; this is because Anant Singh is considered one of Nitish Kumar’s close associates. According to reports, prior to the party’s decision to expel him, Nitish Kumar visited Union Minister Lalan Singh at his residence.
The Reasons Behind the Expulsion
Indiscipline has proven costly for Anant Singh. In its official communication, the JDU has outlined the reasons for his expulsion: Anant Singh has been expelled from the party for six years due to anti-party activities, disregard for party directives, campaigning in favour of the opposition during the recently concluded Legislative Council elections, and actively campaigning against the party’s own candidate.
His wife, Neelam Devi, has also been expelled for six years for her involvement in anti-party activities. The news has caused a stir within the political circles of Bihar.
