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JD(U) seeks disqualification of Mokama MLA Anant Singh

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Janata Dal (United) expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and former MLA Neelam Devi for six years on 24 October 2026.
The party asked the Bihar assembly speaker to disqualify Singh under the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule.
Unit president Umesh Singh Kushwaha said they defied directives, insulted leadership, and campaigned for a rival candidate.
Singh publicly backed Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh in council elections and vowed to defeat JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar.

History

Historical Context

India’s Anti-Defection Law, introduced by the 52nd Amendment in 1985, added the Tenth Schedule to curb party-switching and preserve legislative stability. The Lok Sabha approved the amendment with 380 votes, while the Rajya Sabha recorded unanimous consent, signaling broad parliamentary support. Today, JD(U) leader Umesh Singh Kushwaha invoked the same Tenth Schedule to seek Anant Singh’s disqualification, echoing the law’s original intent. Such enforcement reinforces party discipline, yet courts have warned that over-zealous use may invite judicial review and reshape Bihar’s political calculus.

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Story summary

Janata Dal (United) expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and former MLA Neelam Devi for six years on 24 October 2026.
The party asked the Bihar assembly speaker to disqualify Singh under the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule.
Unit president Umesh Singh Kushwaha said they defied directives, insulted leadership, and campaigned for a rival candidate.
Singh publicly backed Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh in council elections and vowed to defeat JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar.

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