Neeraj Kumar Sweeps Patna Graduate MLC Polls; Anant Singh Concedes
JDU's Neeraj Kumar secures a fourth consecutive win in the Patna Graduate MLC seat as Anant Singh concedes defeat.
In a significant political victory, Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar has once again asserted his dominance in the Patna Graduate MLC election, securing his fourth consecutive win in the constituency. The results, announced on October 28, 2026, solidify the JDU's grip on the seat after a closely watched contest.
The Road to Victory
The electoral process began with polling on October 23, 2026, where voters cast their ballots between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Following a period of anticipation, the counting process commenced on October 27, leading to the final declaration of Neeraj Kumar as the winner.
The Graduate and Teacher constituency elections are unique, utilizing a proportional representation system with a single transferable vote, a method that demands strong, broad-based support.
Anant Singh Admits Defeat
The election was marked by high drama, primarily due to the involvement of Mokama MLA Anant Singh. Singh had thrown his weight behind the Jan Suraj candidate, Anuj Kumar Singh, in a direct challenge to his former party.
Once the counting concluded, Anant Singh officially acknowledged the outcome.
"Jan Suraj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh has lost, the counting is over. JDU leader Neeraj Kumar has won, and we have lost,"Singh stated.
While Singh claimed he harbored no resentment toward the JDU, he admitted he was not in a position to offer congratulations to the victor. He attributed the loss to a lack of sufficient time to establish a robust voter base for his supported candidate.
Bitter Rivalry and Political Fallout
The victory for Neeraj Kumar was accompanied by a sharp verbal exchange. The JDU leader did not hold back in his reaction to Anant Singh's defeat, mockingly questioning if Singh would even step out of his house. Neeraj Kumar remarked, "Where is Gunjan, take the sweets... let it be... as you sow, so shall you reap. He should now look for a new place to stay."
Expulsion and Internal Strife
The tension between the two figures reached a breaking point just days before the results. On October 25-26, 2026, the JDU took severe disciplinary action against Anant Singh, expelling him from the party for a period of six years. The expulsion was a direct consequence of Singh campaigning against the official party candidate and endorsing the Jan Suraj nominee.
Despite the expulsion, Anant Singh maintained that he still holds respect for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, he alleged that the JDU is now being controlled by other influences, hinting that he may move toward forming his own political entity in the future.