JDU MLA Anant Singh claims he ‘got 9 people murdered’, later retracts
JD(U) legislator Anant Singh sparked controversy after claiming he had nine people murdered while working with Nitish Kumar, a statement he later retracted. The opposition has demanded an explanation from the Chief Minister regarding the alleged confession.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of criminal history and political power in Indian regional politics, causing significant embarrassment to the ruling party.
PATNA: JD(U) legislator from Mokama assembly seat Anant Singh sparked a controversy on Friday by claiming he had “got nine people murdered” while working with former CM Nitish Kumar, but later retracted the statement amid criticism from the party and opposition.The six-time MLA made the remark amid a political rift over the Patna Graduates’ MLC election, in which he is backing Prashant Kishor’s candidate against JD(U)’s Neeraj Kumar.“Who has made so many sacrifices as I have? Nitish Kumar was nothing back then; he used to roam around here and there. At that time, while being with Nitish Kumar, I got nine people murdered,” he told the reporters.As the video of his statement went viral, Anant clarified his remarks later in the day.“During the Lalu Prasad regime, nine of my associates were killed, and I myself was shot.
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