Tenth Schedule

The Janata Dal (United) has intensified its action against expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh by formally seeking his disqualification from the Bihar Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection provisions of the Constitution. JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha submitted a 10-page dossier and video evidence to Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar. The development follows Singh's six-year expulsion from the party over alleged anti-party activities during the Bihar MLC elections.

The Janata Dal (United) expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, for six years over alleged anti-party activities during the Bihar MLC elections. The action followed Singh’s support for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh against JD(U) nominee Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates’ constituency.

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 The state government has also withdrawn his wife Neelam Devi's official status and ordered her to vacate her government bungalow in Patna by November 25, 2026.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.