Disgruntled JDU Leader Says He 'Got 9 Killed For Nitish Kumar', Party Reacts
JDU MLA Anant Kumar Singh sparked controversy by claiming he committed murders on behalf of Nitish Kumar during the latter's rise to power. The JDU party has distanced itself from the remarks, while the RJD has used the statement to attack the Chief Minister.
Why it matters
The statement has significant political implications for the ruling party in Bihar, potentially damaging its reputation and fueling opposition criticism.
Janata Dal United (JDU) MLA Anant Kumar Singh has triggered a major political controversy in Bihar after claiming to have "masterminded the murders of nine people for former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar", with the party distancing itself from his remarks.Singh, who has been upset with the party for fielding his political rival Neeraj Kumar in the upcoming legislative council polls, made the claim while lashing out at his adversary."Nitish Kumar and I go back a long way. To help him, I got nine people murdered. I stood by him in times when he was struggling to find a toehold," he said.Patna, Bihar: When asked if he still supports his party, JD(U) MLA Anant Singh says, "...Who has made as many sacrifices as I have? Nitish Kumar was nothing back then; he used to roam around here and there.
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