Archive · 24 Sep 2026
JD(U) fields Neeraj Kumar despite internal dissent in Bihar
The JD(U) party has chosen Neeraj Kumar to contest a Bihar legislative council election.
He wants to win a fourth term from the Patna Graduates constituency.
He has represented that constituency since 2008.
Some people inside the party opposed giving him the ticket.
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh said he would work against Kumar’s victory.
The election is scheduled for October 23.
The party also named Abhishek Jha, Anand Pushkar and Ghanshyam Rai as candidates.
Pushkar will contest from Saran Teachers, while Jha and Rai will contest from Tirhut Graduates and Darbhanga Teachers.
JD(U) has nominated third-term MLC Neeraj Kumar for the Patna Graduates constituency.
Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term after representing the constituency since 2008.
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh has vowed to work toward Kumar’s defeat.
The party announced four candidates for the October 23 Bihar legislative council polls.
Abhishek Jha, Anand Pushkar and Ghanshyam Rai will contest from three other constituencies.
- Who
- The JD(U), Neeraj Kumar, Anant Kumar Singh and three other party candidates.
- What
- The JD(U) announced candidates for four Bihar legislative council constituencies, including Neeraj Kumar.
- When
- The polls are scheduled for October 23; the candidate announcement was reported on September 24.
- Where
- Bihar, including the Patna Graduates, Tirhut Graduates, Saran Teachers and Darbhanga Teachers constituencies.
- Why
- The party is selecting candidates for the upcoming Bihar legislative council polls, despite internal opposition to Kumar’s nomination.
JD(U) nomination
Internal opposition
Neeraj Kumar’s candidacy
JD(U) nomination
The JD(U) gave Kumar the ticket to seek a fourth consecutive term from Patna Graduates.
Internal opposition
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh opposed Kumar’s candidacy and vowed to work toward his defeat.
- Lead candidate
- Neeraj Kumar
- Constituency
- Patna Graduates
- Kumar’s representation
- Since 2008
- Term sought
- Fourth consecutive term
- Election date
- October 23
- Other candidates
- Abhishek Jha, Anand Pushkar and Ghanshyam Rai
- Internal opposition
- MLA Anant Kumar Singh vowed to work toward Kumar’s defeat