JD(U) expels Bihar MLA Anant Singh for six years over anti-party activities

Janata Dal (United) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh for six years, citing anti-party conduct, including campaigning for other candidates in a Legislative Council poll. The move follows his reported 'nine murders' claim, which he later clarified.

Timeline

1. 24 Oct, 12:48 UTCJD(U) confirms six-year expulsion of Anant Singh
2. 24 Oct, 12:50 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 24 Oct, 12:50 UTCIndia Today covers expulsion
4. 24 Oct, 12:50 UTCThe Hindu reports party response to 'nine people' claim

Top sources

• anant singhGoogle Trends
• JD(U) expels Anant Singh for 6 years over 'anti-party activities'Times of India
• 'Nine murders' claim, then a clarification: How 'Chhote Sarkar' has put Nitish, JD(U) on the spotThe Times of India
• ‘Everything is in party’s cognisance,’ says JD(U) leader on MLA’s claim of ‘killing nine people’The Hindu