‘JD(U) is finished’: Bihar strongman Anant Singh to float own party after expulsion

Expelled Janata Dal (United) strongman Anant Singh has declared the party "finished" following his expulsion, predicting the party will fail to win even 10 seats in the next election. Singh, a Mokama MLA and loyalist to Nitish Kumar, stated he had "no regrets" over the decision and maintained a cordial relationship with Nitish Kumar.

The JD(U), which has ruled Bihar for nearly two decades under Nitish Kumar's leadership, expelled Singh and his wife, Neelam Devi, for six years over alleged "anti-party" activities. Singh declared he would form his own political party, questioning the future of the JD(U) after Nitish Kumar's exit from the active role in state politics.

The JD(U) accused Singh of disobeying party leadership and using inappropriate language against senior leaders, also seeking his disqualification as an MLA under the anti-defection law.