JDU Expels Mokama MLA Anant Singh for Six Years Over Controversial Remarks
· India · Hindustan Times, Times of India, The Hindu
Janata Dal (United) cancelled the primary membership of Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh and expelled him from the party for six years on Saturday. The party also recommended to the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly that Singh's membership as an MLA be cancelled under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. Former MLA Neelam Devi was similarly expelled for six years over alleged anti-party activities. The action follows controversial remarks made by Singh days earlier, including a reference to "9 murders" he later clarified. The party has not disclosed the exact content of the remarks that triggered the expulsion. This is a developing story with further details expected.
Why it matters
The expulsion removes a sitting MLA from the ruling party in Bihar and triggers a potential disqualification process that could alter the legislative arithmetic in the state assembly.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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