JD(U) has stepped up efforts to disqualify expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh, with Bihar unit chief Umesh Kushwaha seeking an update on the party. Patna: The JD(U) on Monday stepped up its efforts to secure the disqualification of expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh, with state president Umesh Kushwaha visiting the Bihar Assembly to seek an update on the party’s petition.Kushwaha met the Assembly secretary as Speaker Prem Kumar was unavailable.