Patna, Oct. 24 -- The Janata Dal (United) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh from the party for six years, citing alleged anti-party activities. His primary membership of the party has been cancelled with immediate effect.

The action comes after Singh repeatedly spoke out against JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates' constituency election. During the election campaign, Singh openly opposed Kumar and expressed support for Jan Suraaj candidate Dr Anuj Singh.

In the notice issued on Saturday, JD(U) Bihar President Umesh Singh Kushwaha said Anant Kumar Singh had repeatedly defied party directives, used inappropriate and insulting language against the party's top leadership, and worked against the party's candidate in the recen...