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Prashant Kishore Challenges Neeraj Kumar Over Nitish Kumar's Support
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News18•06-10-2026, 19:01
Prashant Kishore Challenges Neeraj Kumar Over Nitish Kumar's Support
- •The Patna Graduates constituency election has turned triangular with JDU fielding Neeraj Kumar and Jan Suraaj pitting Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh against him.
- •Mokama strongman and JDU MLA Anant Singh is openly supporting the Jan Suraaj candidate to defeat Neeraj Kumar.
- •Prashant Kishore challenged Neeraj Kumar, stating Jan Suraaj will withdraw its candidate if Nitish Kumar publicly appeals for Neeraj on camera.
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Prashant Kishore challenged that if Nitish Kumar comes in front of the cameras and asks for votes in support of JDU candidate Neeraj Kumar, Jan Suraaj will withdraw its candidate Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh.
Anant Singh is opposing Neeraj Kumar due to old political differences, stemming from when Neeraj opposed him during the 2015 elections. Consequently, Anant Singh has publicly vowed to work for Neeraj Kumar's defeat and supports Jan Suraaj-backed candidate Anuj Kumar.
JDU has fielded its sitting MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar for a consecutive term, while Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj Party has fielded Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh for the same seat.
