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Anant Kumar Singh won't back Neeraj Kumar, mediator says

2026-10-05 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh helped settle a dispute between JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh and MLC Neeraj Kumar. Singh will not speak against Kumar, but he also will not support him in the election.

Neeraj Kumar has filed to run again, but the larger party impact is not clear.

What the reporting says

Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh mediated a dispute between JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh and MLC Neeraj Kumar, according to a publisher summary. Singh reportedly agreed not to publicly criticise Kumar, but also would not support him in the upcoming election. Neeraj Kumar has filed his nomination for re-election, and the underlying grievances or broader party outcome are not stated in the available reporting.

Why it matters

Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh is reported to have mediated a dispute between JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh and MLC Neeraj Kumar. The summary says Singh agreed not to publicly criticise Kumar, while still refusing to support him in the upcoming election. Neeraj Kumar has filed his nomination for re-election, but the exact cause of the dispute and any election impact are not stated.

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