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Bihar MLC Election: Prashant Kishor’s ‘Anant’ Claim Pits Neeraj Against JD(U) Rivals
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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The contested Legislative Council seat in Bihar has become a flashpoint as Prashant Kishor’s ‘Anant’ claim clashes with Neeraj’s candidacy, with JD(U) legislators backing the opposition.
The Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) election has turned sharply competitive over its most talked‑about seat, drawing intense attention from state‑wide political actors.
Both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) component parties and Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) have announced candidates for the seat, signalling its strategic importance ahead of the upcoming polls.
Adding a new twist, political strategist Prashant Kishor has publicly floated an “Anant” claim that directly challenges the prospects of Neeraj, the candidate backed by the NDA bloc.
Complicating the contest further, legislators from JD(U) are reportedly extending support to the opponent of the JD(U) nominee, a move that could erode the party’s traditional vote base in the constituency.
Analysts note that the intra‑party dissent and Kishor’s claim could reshape the final tally, making the outcome uncertain as parties scramble for grassroots backing.
Both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) component parties and Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) have announced candidates for the seat, signalling its strategic importance ahead of the upcoming polls.
Adding a new twist, political strategist Prashant Kishor has publicly floated an “Anant” claim that directly challenges the prospects of Neeraj, the candidate backed by the NDA bloc.
Complicating the contest further, legislators from JD(U) are reportedly extending support to the opponent of the JD(U) nominee, a move that could erode the party’s traditional vote base in the constituency.
Analysts note that the intra‑party dissent and Kishor’s claim could reshape the final tally, making the outcome uncertain as parties scramble for grassroots backing.