The politics of Bihar has heated up regarding the elections of Patna Graduate Constituency. Jan Suraj's candidate Anuj Singh filed his nomination. The special thing was that JDU MLA Anant Singh was present with him during the nomination. Anuj Singh left for nomination riding in Anant Singh's open jeep worth about Rs 80 lakh. During this, supporters raised slogans in support of Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar and Lalan Singh. At the same time, Prashant Kishor, who gave Jan Suraj ticket to Anuj Singh, was not seen in the nomination. The contest on Patna Graduate seat no longer seems to be limited to the electoral field only, but its impact is visible within JDU as well.
Jan Suraj has made Anuj Singh, supported by JDU MLA Anant Singh, his candidate. Anuj Singh filed his nomination on Thursday and Anant was present with him during this time. Anuj Singh left for nomination in Anant's open jeep. There was a lot of sloganeering among the huge crowd of supporters.
Slogans raised by Nitish-Nishant and Lalan Singh
Anant Singh demonstrated his strength during the nomination of Jan Suraj candidate Anuj in Patna on Thursday. Anant Singh's open jeep worth Rs 80 lakh remained a topic of discussion. Riding in this jeep, Anuj Singh reached the Collectorate for nomination. Supporters shouted slogans all along the way. Supporters raised slogans of Nitish Kumar Zindabad, Nishant Kumar Zindabad and Lalan Singh Zindabad. From this it became clear that Anant Singh is still with JDU, but he is supporting Jan Suraj candidate on the graduate seat.
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50 thousand Rasgullas were prepared
There is also talk of preparing around 50 thousand Rasgullas at Anuj Singh's house on the occasion of his nomination. A banquet was arranged for the supporters. After the nomination, Anant said while talking to the media that the public is the master and his candidate will win. He said that he has not lost any election till date and this time there is complete preparation for the MLC elections. It is clear from this statement of Anant Singh that he has made this election a question of prestige.
The special thing was that Prashant Kishore, the founder of Jan Suraj, was not present in the nomination. Whereas Jan Suraj has made Anuj Singh his candidate. There is intense discussion in political circles regarding the absence of Prashant Kishor. It is being said that Prashant Kishore does not want to see a direct conflict with JDU in this election, hence he stayed away from nomination. Whereas Anant Singh was seen openly standing with Anuj Singh.
Did not give direct answer on JDU leadership and Neeraj Kumar
When Anant Singh was asked a question about being with JDU leadership and Neeraj Kumar, he said that the public is the master and he is confident of the victory of his candidate. Anant Singh also said that he has not lost the election till date and this time there is complete preparation for the MLC elections. Anant said that he is the MLA of Mokama and the public is with him.
He said that in the graduation elections also the public will decide who will win. Anant did not directly attack JDU's current MLC Neeraj Kumar, but said in gestures that the public wants change. He said that Anuj Singh is an educated and young candidate and he has a hold among the graduate voters. Anant Singh said that he will use his full strength in support of Anuj. After this statement of Anant Singh, there is panic in JDU.
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State President met Nitish Kumar
After Anant Singh's support to Anuj Singh, this matter has also reached the JDU leadership. On Tuesday, State President Umesh Kushwaha and Minister Shravan Kumar met former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and informed him about the entire incident. Even after this, Anant Singh is firm on his decision. JDU leadership is trying to convince Anant Singh, but Anant Singh is not ready to back down.
JDU working president Sanjay Jha also met Nitish Kumar. After the meeting, when journalists asked him questions about Anant Singh's support for Anuj Singh, Sanjay Jha moved ahead without answering. It is clear from this that JDU does not want to speak openly on this issue. There is a discussion going on within JDU regarding what action should be taken against Anant Singh. But seeing the strength of Anant Singh, the party is moving forward with full confidence.
With the nomination of Anuj Singh on Patna graduate seat, the competition has become more interesting. On one side is JDU's current MLC Neeraj Kumar, while on the other side Jan Suraj's candidate Anuj Singh is getting the open support of JDU MLA Anant Singh. Neeraj Kumar is a strong leader of JDU and has been holding this seat for a long time. Anuj Singh has the support of Anant Singh and Jan Suraj's cadre is also with him.