JD(U) Expels MLA Anant Singh and Wife for Campaigning for Rival Candidate

The Janata Dal (United) has expelled MLA Anant Singh and his wife from the party. The action was taken after Singh openly defied party orders. He had campaigned for Jan Suraaj Party's candidate, Anuj Singh, in the Bihar legislative council elections. Singh, a former gangster who entered politics, was seen as having effectively revolted against the JD(U). The party's move reflects its response to what it considers indiscipline by one of its own legislators.