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Bihar MLC Election: Anant Singh Backs Janasuraj Candidate, Opposes Nirej Kumar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 11:16 PM
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JD(U) MLA Anant Singh has publicly supported the Janasuraj party’s candidate for the Bihar MLC poll and announced he will oppose fellow JD(U) legislator Nirej Kumar.
The Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections have entered a contentious phase as internal rifts surface within the Janata Dal (United). Veteran JD(U) legislator Anant Singh, who has long been a prominent figure in the party’s state unit, stepped out to endorse the candidate fielded by the Janasuraj party for the upcoming poll.
Speaking at a press briefing in Patna, Singh said his backing of the Janasuraj nominee reflects a strategic move to counter what he described as “unfair maneuvering” by JD(U) MLA Nirej Kumar. He warned that he would actively work against Kumar’s campaign, signalling a rare public showdown between two party members.
Political analysts note that such open dissent could reshape the JD(U)’s electoral calculus in Bihar, where party cohesion has traditionally been a strength. The episode underscores growing factionalism ahead of the council elections, with observers awaiting further developments on candidate line‑ups and alliance dynamics.
Speaking at a press briefing in Patna, Singh said his backing of the Janasuraj nominee reflects a strategic move to counter what he described as “unfair maneuvering” by JD(U) MLA Nirej Kumar. He warned that he would actively work against Kumar’s campaign, signalling a rare public showdown between two party members.
Political analysts note that such open dissent could reshape the JD(U)’s electoral calculus in Bihar, where party cohesion has traditionally been a strength. The episode underscores growing factionalism ahead of the council elections, with observers awaiting further developments on candidate line‑ups and alliance dynamics.