The Janata Dal (United) party has expelled Anant Kumar Singh, a member of the Bihar Legislative Council, for six years over alleged anti-party activities and conduct. The expulsion comes after Singh ignored party leadership directions and campaigned for candidates from other parties during the recent Bihar Legislative Council election. The party also expelled former MLA Neelam Devi for six years over her involvement in anti-party activities, following an office order signed by the party's state president, Umesh Singh Kushwaha.
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The expulsion of Anant Kumar Singh for six years over alleged anti-party activities and c…: The expulsion of Anant Kumar Singh for six years over alleged anti-party activities and conduct.
The expulsion of former MLA Neelam Devi for six years over involvement in anti-party acti…: The expulsion of former MLA Neelam Devi for six years over involvement in anti-party activities.
The Janata Dal (United) party has expelled members for six years over alleged anti-party…: The Janata Dal (United) party has expelled members for six years over alleged anti-party activities and conduct.
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PATNA: The Janata Dal (United) on Saturday cancelled the primary membership of Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh with immediate effect and expelled him from the party for six years, citing his conduct and alleged anti-party activities.
According to news agency ANI, the party also recommended to Bihar Assembly Speaker that Singh’s membership as an MLA be cancelled under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, via an office order dated October 24.
The order, signed by JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, said Singh had allegedly ignored the party leadership’s directions and used language unbecoming of a legislator.
It also cited his campaigning in favour of candidates from other parties during the recently concluded Bihar Legislative Council election.
The party has also cancelled the primary membership of former MLA Neelam Devi over her alleged involvement in anti-party activities and expelled her for six years.
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