{
  "id": 16458202,
  "title": "'JDU Is Finished Without Nitish Kumar': Anant Singh Announces Plan To Form Own Party After JDU Expulsion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/jdu-is-finished-without-nitish-kumar-anant-singh-announces-plan-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:07:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jdu-is-finished-without-nitish-kumar-anant-singh-announces-plan-to-form-own-party-after-jdu-expulsion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mokama MLA Anant Singh, recently expelled from the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) for six years due to anti-party activities, has announced his intention to form his own political party. Singh criticized the JDU, stating that without Nitish Kumar, it would struggle to win any seats in elections. He emphasized his unwavering support for the party and the sacrifices he made for it. Singh attributed the party's longevity to Nitish Kumar, whom he described as a figure of immense respect and influence. He vowed to form his party, asserting that the public is his party and expressing no ill will towards Nitish Kumar. The JDU has accused Singh of violating party values and discipline during the MLC elections, recommending his termination under the anti-defection provisions of the Constitution. Additionally, the party expelled former MLA Neelam Devi for six years for similar conduct.",
  "summary": "Mokama MLA Anant Singh on Sunday criticised the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) a day after being expelled from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities, claiming it would struggle to win even 10 seats without Nitish Kumar. #WATCH | Patna, Bihar | On being expelled from JDU, Mokama MLA Anant Singh says, \"... The party (JDU) will not be able to get a single vote... After Nitish ji, the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘JD(U) is finished’: Expelled MLA Anant Singh says party will be reduced to 10-12 seats, hints at own outfit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/jd-u-is-finished-expelled-mla-anant-singh-says-party-will-be-reduced",
        "published": "2026-10-25T06:10:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}