Bihar Assembly issues notice to Anant Singh over anti-party activities
Synopsis
The Bihar Assembly Secretariat has formally served Mokama MLA Anant Singh a seven-day notice on JD(U)'s complaint seeking his ouster, weeks after he openly campaigned against the party's official candidate in the Patna Graduates' constituency. With expulsion already in place and a disqualification process now initiated, Singh's future as a JD(U) legislator hangs in the balance.
Key Takeaways
The Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat issued a notice to Mokama MLA Anant Singh on Monday, 2 November , giving him seven days to respond to anti-party activity allegations.
The notice follows a formal complaint by JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha seeking termination of Singh's Assembly membership.
Speaker Prem Kumar directed the proceedings after reviewing the complaint and supporting documents including newspaper clippings and CDs.
The dispute stems from Singh openly campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar against official NDA/JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates' constituency .
The JD(U) has already expelled Anant Singh and his wife Neelam Singh for six years ; his legislative membership is now also under scrutiny.
No decision on disqualification has been taken yet; further proceedings depend on Singh's response.
The Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat has issued a formal notice to Mokama MLA Anant Singh, directing him to submit his defence within seven days over allegations of anti-party activities. The notice, received by Singh on Monday, was issued by Assembly Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh on the instructions of Speaker Prem Kumar, following a complaint by the Janata Dal (United) seeking the termination of his legislative membership.
How the Proceedings Were Initiated
JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha filed a formal petition with Speaker Prem Kumar, alleging that Anant Singh had engaged in activities contrary to the party's interests. The party backed its petition with supporting documents including newspaper clippings, CDs, and other evidence. After examining the complaint and the material submitted, the Speaker directed the Secretariat to formally initiate proceedings and issue the notice.
No decision regarding the termination of Singh's Assembly membership has been taken so far. Further action will depend on his response and the Speaker's assessment of the matter.
The Controversy: Bihar Legislative Council Elections
The dispute traces back to the recent Bihar Legislative Council elections, during which Anant Singh openly opposed JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates' constituency and actively campaigned for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar. Neeraj Kumar was the official National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and the party's chief spokesperson, making Singh's public defiance a direct challenge to the party leadership.
In the wake of his campaign against the party's official nominee, the JD(U) expelled both Anant Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Singh, for six years.
Failed Mediation and Internal Fallout
The party had assigned Union Minister and Munger MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh the responsibility of resolving differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar. JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Jha had also indicated that Lalan Singh would intervene to settle the dispute.
However, mediation efforts failed to bear fruit during the election campaign. According to reports, Lalan Singh's own remarks reportedly added friction, further complicating reconciliation attempts.
Post-Election Twists Within JD(U)
Despite Singh's opposition, Neeraj Kumar won the Patna Graduates' constituency. Following his victory, he declined to accept congratulations and blessings from Lalan Singh, and pointedly remarked that he would repay his political debt with interest. Notably, however, Neeraj Kumar's stance appeared to shift within just two days, when he began publicly praising Lalan Singh — adding yet another layer of complexity to the intra-party developments within JD(U).
With the formal notice now in Anant Singh's hands, the next steps will hinge on his written response and the Speaker's subsequent deliberations on the disqualification question.
Point of View
Not to campaign activities, which means the legal path to disqualification could be contested and prolonged. The real political signal here is for other JD(U) MLAs watching from the sidelines.
NationPress
2 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has the Bihar Assembly issued a notice to Anant Singh?
The Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat issued the notice after JD(U) filed a complaint alleging that Mokama MLA Anant Singh engaged in anti-party activities. The notice, received on Monday, gives Singh seven days to submit his defence, with further proceedings depending on his response and the Speaker's decision.
What anti-party activities has Anant Singh been accused of?
Singh allegedly campaigned against the JD(U)'s official NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates' constituency during the Bihar Legislative Council elections, and instead supported Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar. The JD(U) submitted newspaper clippings, CDs, and other evidence to support its complaint.
Has Anant Singh already been expelled from JD(U)?
Yes. Following his public opposition to the party's official candidate, the JD(U) expelled both Anant Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Singh, from the party for six years. The Assembly notice is a separate, parallel process that could result in termination of his legislative membership.
What happens next in the disqualification process?
Anant Singh has seven days from receipt of the notice to submit his response to the Assembly Secretariat. Speaker Prem Kumar will then consider his defence before deciding whether to proceed further. No decision on terminating his membership has been taken so far.
Who is Neeraj Kumar and what role did he play in this dispute?
Neeraj Kumar is the JD(U)'s chief spokesperson and was the official NDA candidate for the Patna Graduates' constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections. Despite Anant Singh's opposition, he won the seat. After his victory, he declined congratulations from Union Minister Lalan Singh before later publicly praising him — adding further intrigue to the intra-party dynamics.
