Patna, October 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Bihar government has directed former MLA Neelam Devi, wife of Mokama MLA Anant Singh, to vacate her official residence in Patna by November 25, 2026, following the cancellation of her nomination to the State-Level 20-Point Programme Implementation Committee.
The Building Construction Department issued a formal notice through the Joint Secretary-cum-Estate Officer, asking Neelam Devi to vacate Residence No. 01 on Mall Road and complete the necessary departmental formalities.
The residence was allotted to her under departmental office order No. 73, dated May 19, 2026, when she was serving as a member of the State-Level Programme Implementation Committee with the status of a Deputy Minister.
However, the Cabinet Secretariat Department cancelled her nomination with immediate effect through notification No. 578, issued on October 26. The government has since initiated the process of reclaiming the residence.
The notice cites the Patna Central Pool Rules, 1986. Under Rule 11(2)(1), an individual is permitted to retain an official residence for one month after the termination of the position or service on which the allotment was based. Accordingly, Neelam Devi has been asked to vacate the premises by November 25.
Meanwhile, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav criticised the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing them of following a “use-and-throw” approach in politics.
Yadav questioned the treatment of several political figures, including Anant Singh, Anand Mohan, Dinesh Ji, Ajay Mandal and Girdhari Yadav. He said political parties were entitled to take disciplinary action against MLAs and MPs who violated party rules, but maintained that the same standards should apply to everyone.
He stressed that there should be no double standards in enforcing party discipline.
Referring to Anant Singh’s statements concerning Ashok Chaudhary and Samrat Choudhary, Yadav said the Mokama MLA had raised questions about the government’s survival and alleged betrayal. Yadav reiterated his own criticism of the government, claiming that Anant Singh’s concerns were proving justified.
On Saturday, the Janata Dal (United) expelled Anant Singh and Neelam Devi from the party for six years, citing alleged anti-party activities.
In a statement, Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha announced the termination of Anant Singh’s primary membership with immediate effect.
The latest government notice marks another development following the party’s disciplinary action against the couple.
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