Patna Graduate Constituency Contest on Oct 23 Sparks JDU Candidate Dispute

The Patna Graduate seat has become a flashpoint for intra‑party conflict within the Janata Dal (United). While the party has officially nominated incumbent legislator Niru Kumar, several senior leaders have publicly supported Anuj Singh, a contender backed by the Jan Suraj faction.

RJD MLA Bhai Veerendra described the scenario as a clear sign of an internal breach, predicting that the dispute will influence voter sentiment when polling takes place on October 23, followed by counting on October 27.

Analysts note that the contested candidate roster could reshape the political dynamics in Patna, making the upcoming vote a critical barometer for JDU’s cohesion.