Nishant Kumar Backs Neeraj Kumar in Bihar MLC Polls as Anant Singh Opposes JD(U) Candidate

Nishant Kumar Backs Neeraj Kumar Ahead of Bihar MLC Polls

The political contest surrounding the Bihar Legislative Council elections has taken a new turn, with Nishant Kumar publicly backing JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar for the Patna Graduates' constituency.

Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, urged JD(U) leaders and workers to work for the victory of the party's official candidates. His statement came amid an ongoing political dispute between JD(U) MLA Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar.

The development adds another layer to the contest for the Patna Graduates' MLC seat, where Anant Singh has openly supported Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh instead of the JD(U)'s official nominee.

What Did Nishant Kumar Say About Neeraj Kumar?

Nishant Kumar made his position clear during a meeting of JD(U) leaders and workers in Patna.

According to the source, workers connected with the Patna Graduate and Teacher constituencies were invited to the meeting ahead of the nomination process. After the meeting, Nishant said the party and its workers supported Neeraj Kumar and called for efforts to ensure the official candidate's victory.

Nishant also described Neeraj Kumar as an experienced JD(U) leader who had previously served as an MLC three times and had also held a ministerial position.

Anant Singh Backs Jan Suraaj Candidate Anuj Singh

Nishant's statement comes against the backdrop of Anant Singh's open opposition to Neeraj Kumar.

Anant Singh, the JD(U) MLA from Mokama, has been campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates' constituency.

The source reports that Anant Singh has openly sought votes against Neeraj Kumar and has participated in campaigning for Anuj Singh. He also organised a roadshow around Anuj Singh's nomination and later conducted an Ashirwad Yatra in Nawada.

The dispute has therefore developed beyond a disagreement between two individual leaders and has become a visible issue within the JD(U)'s campaign for the MLC elections.

JD(U) Leadership Backs Its Official Candidate

The party leadership has continued to support Neeraj Kumar as the official candidate.

According to the report, JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha said the party leadership was watching the situation after Anant Singh's decision to support Anuj Singh.

The source also states that Nitish Kumar personally handed the official candidate's letter to Neeraj Kumar, further underlining the party's support for his candidature.

This has made the Patna Graduates' contest particularly significant within the wider Bihar MLC election.

Why Is the Anant Singh-Neeraj Kumar Dispute Important?

The disagreement between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar has emerged at a crucial stage of the Bihar Legislative Council elections.

The Election Commission has scheduled polling for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats on October 23, 2026, with counting scheduled for October 27. The eight constituencies include four Graduate and four Teacher constituencies.

The four Graduate constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi, while the Teacher constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran.

The nomination process is also underway, with October 6 set as the final date for filing nominations.

Nishant Kumar's Role in the Election Campaign

Nishant Kumar's intervention gives the Neeraj Kumar campaign an additional political dimension.

His public appeal came after Anant Singh continued to campaign for the Jan Suraaj candidate. Rather than remaining limited to internal party discussions, the dispute has now become visible during the MLC election campaign.

Nishant urged party workers to work collectively for the official NDA candidates across the constituencies.

Neeraj Kumar's Political Background

Neeraj Kumar is the JD(U)'s official candidate for the Patna Graduates' constituency.

Nishant Kumar highlighted Neeraj's previous experience in the Legislative Council, noting that he had served as an MLC three times and had also worked as a minister.

The JD(U) leadership has continued to present Neeraj as its official candidate despite Anant Singh's opposition.

What Is Anant Singh's Position?

Anant Singh has maintained his support for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates' contest.

His campaign against the JD(U)'s official candidate has created an unusual situation in which a sitting JD(U) MLA is publicly supporting a candidate from another political party against his own party's nominee.

The source describes the situation as exposing an internal conflict within the JD(U), while Nitish Kumar is reported to be monitoring the developments.

Bihar MLC Elections 2026: Key Dates

The Election Commission's schedule puts the upcoming contest on a clear timeline:

• September 29: Election notification issued

• October 6: Last date for nominations

• October 7: Scrutiny of nominations

• October 9: Last date for withdrawal

• October 23: Polling

• October 27: Counting of votes

• October 31: Election process to be completed

What Happens Next?

The immediate focus will be on the nomination process and campaigning for the eight Legislative Council seats.

For the JD(U), the Patna Graduates' constituency has attracted particular attention because of the open disagreement involving Anant Singh and the party's official candidate Neeraj Kumar.

Nishant Kumar's public support makes the party's position clearer, while Anant Singh's continued backing of Anuj Singh ensures that the dispute remains an important part of the campaign.

The final outcome, however, will only be known after polling on October 23 and counting on October 27.