JD(U) MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, on Thursday backed Jan Suraaj candidate Dr Anuj Kumar Singh in the Bihar Legislative Council election for the Patna Graduates constituency. Singh also joined Anuj Kumar Singh during his nomination filing in Patna. Key Highlights:Anant Singh backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh.Anuj Singh filed his nomination on October 1.JD(U) has fielded sitting MLC Neeraj Kumar.Bihar MLC polling will take place on October 23.The move has brought fresh attention to the Bihar MLC election 2026. Anant Singh is a JD(U) MLA, while Neeraj Kumar is the JD(U) candidate from the Patna Graduates constituency.Anant Singh has already said that he will campaign for Anuj Kumar Singh across the constituency. He has also made it clear that his opposition is against Neeraj Kumar and not against the JD(U) as a party. “I will support Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh to ensure Neeraj Kumar’s defeat. I will tour the entire region to seek votes for him,” Anant Singh said.The Jan Suraaj candidate has now formally entered the contest. Dr Anuj Kumar Singh is facing sitting JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar. Neeraj Kumar is seeking another term from the Patna Graduates constituency. He is also the JD(U)'s chief spokesperson and a former minister. The support from Anant Singh has also brought the long-running differences between him and Neeraj Kumar into focus. Both leaders are linked to the Mokama-Barh region of Patna. Their differences have been part of Bihar's political discussion for several years.The election is part of the wider Bihar Legislative Council polls for eight seats. These include four Graduate constituencies and four Teachers' constituencies. The Election Commission has scheduled voting for October 23, 2026, while counting will take place on October 27.The Patna Graduates constituency is therefore drawing attention as the campaign moves ahead. The contest includes JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar and Jan Suraaj's Anuj Kumar Singh, with Anant Singh publicly campaigning for the Jan Suraaj candidate.Also Read : Bihar MLC Polls 2026: BJP Announces Four Candidates for October 23 Election
