JD(U) expels MLA Anant Singh and wife for six years

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Which outlets covered JD(U) expels MLA Anant Singh and wife for six years?

32 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

Why was Anant Singh expelled from the JD(U)?

Anant Singh was expelled from the Janata Dal-United for six years due to alleged anti-party activities. These included campaigning for a rival candidate in the Bihar Legislative Council elections and using unparliamentary language against party leadership.

What action has the JD(U) recommended regarding Anant Singh's MLA position?

The JD(U) has recommended to the Bihar Assembly Speaker that Anant Singh be disqualified from his MLA membership. This action is being sought under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.

Who else was expelled from the JD(U) along with Anant Singh?

Anant Singh's wife, Neelam Devi, who is also a former MLA, was expelled from the JD(U) for six years. She was also found to be involved in alleged anti-party activities.