Prem Kumar

Bihar's political landscape has witnessed a fresh development after Janata Dal (United) expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh for six years and sought action against his Assembly membership. The state government has also withdrawn his wife Neelam Devi's official status and ordered her to vacate her government bungalow in Patna by November 25, 2026.

Mokama MLA Anant Singh has announced plans to form his own political party after the Janata Dal (United) expelled him and former MLA Neelam Devi for six years over alleged anti-party activities. Singh criticised the party’s leadership but maintained that his personal relationship with Nitish Kumar remained cordial. The JD(U) has also sought action regarding Singh’s Assembly membership under the anti-defection law.

JD(U) leader Ram Bachan Rai has taken charge as Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council after BJP leader Awadhesh Narain Singh resigned from the post on September 28, 2026.

JD(U) leader Ram Bachan Rai has taken charge as Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council after BJP leader Awadhesh Narain Singh resigned, reinforcing the BJP-JD(U) power-sharing arrangement in Bihar. The leadership change comes amid continuing political activity over electoral rolls, governance and upcoming Legislative Council contests.