# JDU internal dispute over Bihar election candidate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jdu-internal-dispute-over-bihar-election-candidate > Updated: 2026-09-28T18:07:56.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Internal friction has intensified within the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) regarding the Patna Graduate constituency for the Bihar Legislative Council elections. A public dispute emerged between JDU MLA Anant Singh and MLC Neeraj Kumar, the party’s potential candidate. Anant Singh declared his opposition to Kumar, stating he would support independent candidate Dr. Anuj Singh from the Jan Suraaj party instead. Singh characterized the opposition as personal rather than political, citing long-standing grievances and past legal controversies. He announced plans to campaign for Anuj Singh across all assembly segments in the constituency. In response, Neeraj Kumar dismissed the allegations and noted that Singh was opposing the party despite previous support from leadership. JDU officials, including State President Umesh Kushwaha and Minister Shravan Kumar, have monitored the situation and attempted to mediate to maintain party unity and secure victories for the NDA. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Anant Singh opposes JDU candidate Neeraj Kumar in Bihar election JDU MLA Anant Singh has broken ranks to support Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh against JDU's Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduate Legislative Council election. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anant-singh-opposes-jdu-candidate-neeraj-kumar-in-bihar-election ### 2026-09-18: Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar clash over JDU Patna Graduate seat A political rift has emerged within Bihar's JDU as MLA Anant Singh openly opposes MLC Neeraj Kumar's candidacy for the Patna Graduate seat, prompting mediation attempts by party leadership. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anant-singh-declares-opposition-to-jdu-candidate-neeraj-kumar --- Cite as: JDU internal dispute over Bihar election candidate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jdu-internal-dispute-over-bihar-election-candidate