JD(U) expels Anant Singh and Neelam Devi for six years

Janata Dal (United) expelled Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh and former MLA Neelam Devi from the party for six years, cancelling both of their primary memberships over alleged anti-party activity. The disciplinary order cited Singh’s conduct during recent Bihar Legislative Council elections and described Devi’s actions only in general terms. The order, issued by Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, said Singh had repeatedly disregarded party directives and used inappropriate or derogatory language toward its leadership. It also accused him of campaigning against the party’s candidate, Neeraj Kumar, in the Patna Graduates constituency. Singh backed Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh, according to the reports. The party’s stated reasons for expelling Devi were less specific. The order cited her alleged involvement in anti-party activity but did not identify particular actions. Devi is Singh’s wife and a former representative of the Mokama constituency. JD(U) also recommended that the Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker cancel Singh’s membership under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. That recommendation is separate from the party’s decision to expel him: the...